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From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading --_Percival._ THE above is almost literally true!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading --_Percival._ THE above is almost literally true!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
ArrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
bowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
being joined in close association
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
carefully weighed
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
garlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
usually; as a rule
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
Gentlewoman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmənz/
possessive form of “gentlewoman” — a woman of refinement
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Percival._ THE above is almost literally true!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading --_Percival._ THE above is almost literally true!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
and nothing more
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
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From this reading --_Percival._ THE above is almost literally true!
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
not in physical motion
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
express in words
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Gentlewoman's Art--Arranging Flowers In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Away back in 1400, a certain ruler of Japan became so interested in this fascinating subject that he resigned his throne in order to study that and the other fine arts!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading --_Percival._ THE above is almost literally true!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One of his friends,--a great painter,--worked out the scientific rules which are still generally accepted, and the study became the pastime of cultured people.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may be surprised to know that the arranging of flowers has not only long been considered an art, but that for centuries it has been closely connected with the whole life of a nation.
