Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

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

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

in addition

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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

From this reading GAINSBOROUGH KEPT AN ASS.

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

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading GAINSBOROUGH KEPT AN ASS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

put or send forth

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

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From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788)

From this reading GAINSBOROUGH KEPT AN ASS.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

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

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

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

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading GAINSBOROUGH KEPT AN ASS.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

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From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

coated with paint

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

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From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading I have heard also that a plaster cast of an ass, modelled by him, is sold in the shops in London."[241] IRISHMAN ON THE RAMSGATE DONKEYS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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

From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

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

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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From this reading In his picture of "The Cherry-Seller," painted for Mr Higgins of Turvey House, old Odell and his donkey are chief figures.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.

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

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

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

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

at the time that

From this reading In former times, when excise officers were not so sharp, there was a good deal of smuggling carried on at Ramsgate.

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From this reading The Rev. William Gilpin, in his "Forest Scenery," refers to the picturesque beauty of the ass in a landscape Berghem often introduced it; "and a late excellent landscape-painter (Mr Gainsborough), I have heard, generally kept this animal by him, that he might have it always at hand to introduce in various attitudes into his pictures.