used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
without deviation
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
Dodman
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From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
fisher-folk
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From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
engage in
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
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 Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
Newlyn
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From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
many times at short intervals
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
Passion-play
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From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
Polperro
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From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
cut with a saw
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
an educational institution
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
St
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From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
having a supporting base
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
studiosnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊz/
plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And such models!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cornwall has a fascination for artists, and it is said that Newlyn and St. Ives have many more reputations to make.
unflinchingadjectiveUS /ənˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
not shrinking from danger
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
VikingsnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/
plural of “viking” — any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading There are grand heads and faces among these fisher-folk, and one can get models for saints or Vikings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the south coast, where studios are few, we often saw artists of the unflinching, realistic school painting directly from Nature, their models standing patiently enough in exposed places.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A collection of sketches made between Polperro and the Dodman was shown us, which would do splendidly for every character in a Passion-play.
