used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
AdministeringverbUS /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
Angelo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
CaldernounUS /ˈkɔːldər/
United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976)
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
at any time
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
communicated in words
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
the organ of sight
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
HogarthnounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːrθ/
English artist noted for a series of engravings that satirized the affectations of his time (1697-1764)
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
jokernounUS /ˈdʒoʊkər/
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
Knox'snounUS /ˈnɑːksɪz/
possessive form of “knox” — Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
the sound of laughing
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
misplacedadjectiveUS /mɪˈspleɪst/
put in the wrong place or position
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
SacramentnounUS /ˈsækrəmənt/
a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
From this reading Look at John Knox's head in "The Administering the Sacrament in Calder House."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
an educational institution
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Hogarth was more akin to Michael Angelo: they both sounded the same depths, and walked the same terrible road.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was the eye of faith ever so expressed, the seeing things that are invisible?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
Wilkie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wilkie has, in like manner, been often misunderstood and misplaced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is not of the Dutch school,--he is not a mere joker upon canvas,--he can move other things besides laughter; and he rises with the unconscious ease of greatness to what ever height he chooses.
