andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
avoidancenounUS /əˈvɔɪdəns/
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
biliousadjectiveUS /ˈbɪliəs/
relating to or containing bile
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
galoreadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlɔːr/
in great numbers
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
GreensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
paraphrasenounUS /ˈperəfreɪz/
rewording for the purpose of clarification
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
potterynounUS /ˈpɑːtəri/
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
sang-de-boeuf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
Siculo-Arabic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
wash-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One does not ask for wash-hand basins of sang-de-boeuf.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Or wander through the streets of any town and examine the pottery whether ancient or modern--sure index of national taste.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And if you do, it is probably Oriental or Siculo-Arabic work, or their imitations.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading One wonders, merely, whether this avoidance of sanguine tints in the works of man be an instinctive paraphrase of surrounding nature, or due to some cause lying deep down in the roots of Italian temperament.
yellowsnounUS /ˈjeloʊz/
plural of “yellow” — yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Greens galore, and blues and bilious yellows; seldom will you see warmer shades.
