adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
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 Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
BurgomasternounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstər/
a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
BurgomastersnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstərz/
plural of “burgomaster” — a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
forbidsverbUS /fərˈbɪdz/
third-person singular of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
harmlesslyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrmləsli/
in a harmless manner
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
Jew's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
RegardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
RembrandtnounUS /ˈrembrænt/
influential Dutch artist (1606-1669)
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
treacle-colored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
