used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
Cole-Orton
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From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
Constable's
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From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
unvarying in nature
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading "They study (and they are very laborious students) pictures only."
Leslie
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From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
held dear
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
narrating
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From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
and nothing more
From this reading "They study (and they are very laborious students) pictures only."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
a human being
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
term of address for a man
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "They study (and they are very laborious students) pictures only."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "They study (and they are very laborious students) pictures only."
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They study (and they are very laborious students) pictures only."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
precisely as stated
From this reading "They study (and they are very laborious students) pictures only."
a vivid mental image
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
at the time that
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
which person or people
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BROWN TREE "A constant communion with pictures, the tints of which are subdued by time, no doubt tends to unfit the eye for the enjoyment of freshness."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The modern world is a little amused by Sir George Beaumont--collector, connoisseur, and painter--who, in his own ripe person, precisely and accurately exemplified Constable's criticism of certain French artists.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading So wrote the wise Leslie in a chapter narrating certain passages of art talk between Constable and Sir George Beaumont, when the painter was visiting the amiable baronet at Cole-Orton.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sir George loved art, as he understood the term, and it was not his fault that he could not see eye to eye with the young vision of Constable.
