adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Six o'clock, and working still!" cried the intruder.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
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From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading "Six o'clock, and working still!" cried the intruder.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Six o'clock, and working still!" cried the intruder.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
SixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Six o'clock, and working still!" cried the intruder.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A knock at the door is not answered at once by the intent and preoccupied artist, but its sharp and impatient repetition secures the rather reluctant invitation, "Come in," and even as he spoke he bent forward to give another stroke.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A brain that can direct the hand how to do one thing well, is like a general who has occupied a strategic point which will give him the victory if he follows up his advantage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That his shoulders are broad is apparent at a glance; that upon them is placed a shapely head, well thatched with crisp black hair, is also seen at once; that the head is not an empty one is proved by the picture on the easel, which is sufficiently advanced to show correct and spirited drawing.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "Six o'clock, and working still!" cried the intruder.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although the sun was approaching the horizon, its slanting rays found a young artist still bending over his easel.
