1902
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From this reading Published May, 1902.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
how long something has existed
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
a line of approach
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
Grafton
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From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
Grafton's
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From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
https
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From this reading See https://
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Published May, 1902.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
misdirectedverbUS /mɪsdɪˈrektɪd/
past form of “misdirect” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published May, 1902.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
in the near future
From this reading Grafton completed it as soon as he came into possession.
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the top floor of Grafton’s house, in Michigan Avenue, there was a room filled with what he called “the sins of the fathers”--the bad pictures and statuary come down from two generations of more or less misdirected enthusiasm for art.
a late time of life
From this reading In old age his father had begun this collection; forty years of dogged pursuit of good taste taught him much.
