Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

any specific behavior

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

(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 Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

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

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

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

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

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

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

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From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

an established custom

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

of great significance or value

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

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

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

coated with paint

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

pertaining to or consisting of pictures

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

only a very short time before

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

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

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

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

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dutch artists have painted the sea and shipping and incidents in the life of the dwellers on the coast with skill and distinction; there have been sea painters in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, some in France, a few in Italy and Spain; but it is in the British Isles most of all that the possibilities of marine painting have been recognized and the pictorial material that the sea provides has been turned to full account.

the act of using

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

precisely as stated

From this reading The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our native art.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading No doubt this is partly due to the fact that British art has concerned itself very greatly with what may be called the physical characteristics of the country.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sea painters of the higher rank have come with scarcely an exception from countries which have an extended coast-line and in which the seafaring habit has been developed by centuries of maritime activity--countries in which the use of the sea for purposes of commerce or communication has been a necessity.