Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

later than; following

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

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From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

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From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

any thing at all

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

take exception to

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

go away from a place

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

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From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

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From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

by chance

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

an amount of time

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

skillful after much practice

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

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From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

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From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

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From this reading To go farther may perhaps lay oneself open to the charge, _qui s'excuse s'accuse_.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

plural of “treatment” — care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I have already stated that Mrs. Allingham's work, whether in subject or execution, is, so far as she is aware, entirely her own, and it would, perhaps, be quite sufficient were I to leave the matter after having placed that assertion on record.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Art has been practised for too long a period, and by too many talented professors, for entirely novel views or treatments of Nature to be possible, and whilst an artist may be entirely unaware that he has imbibed anything from others, it is certain that if he has had eyes to see he must have done so.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading ALLINGHAM AND HER CONTEMPORARIES That a true artist is always individual, and that his work is always affected by some one or other of his predecessors or contemporaries, would appear to be a paradox: nevertheless it is a proposition that few will dispute.