used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great artist.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
adolescencenounUS /ˌædəˈlesəns/
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading A great artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Lewis was certain of it.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
Duffield
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From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
Duffield's
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From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
brought together in one place
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great artist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
Laura
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From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Lewis was certain of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Meanwhile, this one drawing was enough for Lewis to possess, of the hundreds Laura Duffield so carefully cherished.
psychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
possessing sweep
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, indeed, one of little Michael Duffield’s drawings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
in or at the place that
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Michael kept this way of _seeing_ (for that was what his drawing was now, pure _seeing_) through the rapids of adolescence, where so much is torn apart and swept away as well as so much gathered together and added to in the make-up of the psyche, Michael would be one of the masters.
