Chapter VII · Chapter 7

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

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

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

plural of “cartoon” — a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

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From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

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From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

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

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

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From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

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

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

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From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

and nothing more

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

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From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

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From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

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From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

the middle of the day

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

above and across; more than

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

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From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

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From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

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

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

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

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

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From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading The artist's six cats glided about among the easels, or stretched their limbs on costly velvet and Arabian carpets.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Stuffs, garments, tapestries, weapons hung over the backs of the chairs, or lay on chests, tables and the stone-floor.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading Withered laurel-wreaths, tied with long ribbons, fluttered over the mantel-piece; one had fallen, dropped over the bald head of Julius Caesar, and rested on the breast.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Long cartoons, containing sketches of figures, large paintings, just commenced or half-finished, leaned against the easels; mannikins, movable wooden horse's heads, and plaster-models stood on the floor, the tables, and in the windows.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Towards noon Coello called Ulrich into Moor's former studio; the youth could not fail to observe its altered appearance.