1878
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From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
1880
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From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
9
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From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
Allingham's
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From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
Chelsea
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From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
copses
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From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
half the width of an em
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
Haslemere
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From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
not any; not one
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
plein
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From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
without much difficulty
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
Sandhills
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From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
Shere
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From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
the season of growth
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
make square
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
TrafalgarnounUS /trəˈfælɡər/
a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading It was studio work, done for the most part under pressure of time, the selection of subject being none of hers, and therefore oftentimes altogether unsympathetic.
untrammelledadjective
not confined or limited
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
unwittinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
in or at the place that
From this reading The delight of painting _en plein air_ had first been tasted at Shere in the spring and summer of 1878, where she was passionately happy in watching the changes and developments of the seasons, being in the fields, lanes, and copses all day and every day.[9] Almost as full a feast had followed at Haslemere in 1880.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Finding herself now in the presence of Nature of a kind that appealed to her, and which she could appreciate untrammelled by any conditions, it is not surprising that--unwittingly, no doubt, at first--the preference was given to that side of Art which presented itself under so much more favourable conditions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
WITLEY
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From this reading THE INFLUENCE OF WITLEY It will be readily understood that such a beneficial change in her life surroundings as that from Trafalgar Square, Chelsea, to Sandhills, Witley, was not without its effect upon Mrs. Allingham's Art.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hitherto her work had, by the exigencies of fortune, lain almost wholly and entirely in the direction of the figure.
