used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
adherencenounUS /ədˈhɪrəns/
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
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From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
appraiseverbUS /əˈpreɪz/
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
belittleverbUS /bɪˈlɪtəl/
cause to seem less serious; play down
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
carefully weighed
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
having made preparations
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
felicitouslyadverb
in a felicitous manner
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
Fulleylove's
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From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
the act of giving
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
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 The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
Kelly'snounUS /ˈkeliz/
possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
lifeworknoun
the principal work of your career
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
Menpes's
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From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
not any; not one
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
and nothing more
From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
coated with paint
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
portrayalnounUS /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
producernounUS /prəˈduːsər/
someone who manufactures something
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
carry out
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Now Mrs. Allingham throughout her work has been steadfast in her adherence to the portrayal of one country only.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
precisely as stated
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first point to be considered in giving the volume a name was that it forms one of a series in which an endeavour--and, to judge by public appreciation, a successful endeavour--has been made to illustrate in colour an artist's impressions of a particular country: as, for instance, Mr. John Fulleylove's of the Holy Land, Mr. Talbot Kelly's of Egypt, and Mr. Mortimer Menpes's of Japan.
at the time that
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OUR TITLE To choose a title that will felicitously fit the lifework of an artist is no easy matter, especially when the product is a very varied one, and the producer is disposed to take a modest estimate of its value.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She has never travelled or painted outside Europe, and within its limits only at one place outside the British Isles, namely, Venice.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the present case the titles that have suggested themselves to one or other of those concerned in the selection have not been few, and a friendly contest has ensued over the desire of the artist on the one hand to belittle, and of author and publishers on the other to fairly appraise, both the ground which her work covers and the qualities which it contains.
