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From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
1859
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From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
anew
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
CaprinounUS /ˈkæpri/
an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
DECORATIONnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
ILLUSTRATIONnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
Leighton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
LemonnounUS /ˈlemən/
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
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 In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
MURALnounUS /ˈmjʊrəl/
a painting that is applied to a wall surface
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
nigglingadjective
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
not any; not one
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
Pre-Raphaelitenoun
a painter or writer dedicated to restoring early Renaissance ideals
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
SCULPTUREnounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
the season of growth
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MURAL DECORATION, SCULPTURE, AND ILLUSTRATION The drawings of Lord Leighton deserve special consideration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
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 famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In a conversation[10] Lord Leighton is said to have referred to the many days spent upon the production of this study--dwelling specially on the difficulty he experienced in finding again and again each separate leaf in the perspective of the confused branches, as morning after morning he returned at sunrise to continue the work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The drawing of each leaf reveals the close observation which ultimately recorded its particular individuality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
but in spite of that
From this reading The famous _Lemon Tree_ was made at Capri in the Spring of 1859; it is work that no Pre-Raphaelite could have finished more minutely, yet it has nothing "niggling" in its treatment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You feel that as a shepherd knows his sheep to call each by its name, so the artist must have become familiar with every separate leaf and twig before he had completed his task.
