Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

in addition

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

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

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

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

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

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

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

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

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading No one can say that he is.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

lack of ornamentation

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

plural of “cling” — fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

a person who holds no title

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

true confidential information

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

divisible by two

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

the organ of sight

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

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

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

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

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No one can say that he is.

become more extreme

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

-ing form of “impair” — make worse or less effective

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

third-person singular of “impair” — make worse or less effective

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

not capable of being separated

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

with honesty

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

not any; not one

From this reading No one can say that he is.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one can say that he is.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

coated with paint

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

the local environment

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

the state of being predominant over others

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

express in words

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

a three-dimensional work of plastic art

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

not mixed with extraneous elements

From this reading Mr. Arnold has justly observed that this self-justifying, self-_proving_ purity of style, is commoner in ancient literature than in modern literature, and also that Shakespeare is not a great or an unmixed example of it.

not having makeup on

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the very same manner, though the _rouge_ of ornate literature excites our eye, it also impairs our confidence.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ornate art is to pure art what a painted statue is to an unpainted.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

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

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is impossible to deny that a touch of colour _does_ bring out certain parts, does convey certain expressions, does heighten certain features, but it leaves on the work as a whole, a want, as we say, ‘of something’; a want of that inseparable chasteness which clings to simple sculpture, an impairing predominance of alluring details which impairs our satisfaction with our own satisfaction; which makes us doubt whether a higher being than ourselves will be satisfied even though we are so.