Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

a cherished desire

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

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

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

any thing at all

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

to a noticeable degree

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

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

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

plural of “canvas” — a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

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

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

with great urgency

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

past form of “disassociate” — part; cease or break association with

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.

divisible by two

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

set up or found

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

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

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

material for starting a fire

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

immediately past

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

expressing deep emotion

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

march in a procession

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

above and across; more than

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

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

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He recognized that he had been dividing his interest, that his ambition had suffered, that his hand did not leap as it had before at the suggestion of some lyric or dramatic possibility of color.

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

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

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

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

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

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

in the direction of

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

susceptible to attack

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

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

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.

at the time that

From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

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

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.

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From this reading It spread over everything he had done for the last six months when he found himself alone with his canvases and whole-hearted toward them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading March brought John Kendal back to town with a few Devonshire studies and a kindling discontent with the three subjects he had in hand for the May exhibitions.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He worked strenuously for days without satisfying himself that he had recovered ground appreciably, and then came desperately to the conclusion that he wanted the stimulus of a new idea, a subject altogether disassociated with anything he had done.

changed for the worse in health or fitness

From this reading He even fancied that his drawing, which was his vulnerable point, had worsened.