used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
without doubt or question
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
cocklesnounUS /ˈkɑːkəlz/
plural of “cockle” — common edible European bivalve
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
at any time
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
how
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From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
imitativeadjectiveUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪv/
marked by or given to imitation
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
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 the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading My task is to create so distinct an image that it can be realized by the imagination as a truthful representation of the real man.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether you come to Boston or not, know this--that you stand in my heart as one of my dearest friends and that there is no success or honor that comes to you that does not warm the “cockles of my heart” to a ruddy glow.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I have really to create an imaginary portrait of a great man with mere words.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I daily realize that I am engaged in a task not unlike several you have in hand.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the process of work I have to employ many of your methods for producing effects, and I can see more clearly than ever before how widely different is genuine artistic work from imitative work of literal reproduction.
