used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
on or to one side
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
one or the other of two
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
highest in quality
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
Haresdown
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From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
a social unit living together
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
how
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From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
set down according to a plan
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/
make longer
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
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 She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
MicklenounUS /ˈmɪkəl/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
used to form the superlative
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
not any; not one
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
on one occasion
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
others
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From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
in a swift manner
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Conclusion THE winter passed swiftly and happily for the household at Haresdown House, and before the days began to lengthen, Mr. Willis had finished his picture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No one knew better than Angel how the artist had pinned his most cherished hopes on the success of this piece of work, once laid aside through no fault of his own, now completed in every detail with the greatest care.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She and Gilbert Mickle had many a long talk about it, never doubting either of them but that others would be as appreciative of Mr. Willis' talent as themselves.
Wreyford
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From this reading It was exhibited in his studio to the friends he had made in Wreyford ere it was safely packed for its journey to town.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Nor were they to be disappointed, for, in due course, the picture was hung on the walls of Burlington House in a most excellent position, and known to be the picture of the year.
