used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
an act that fails
From this reading Without this quality a water-color, as a water-color, is a failure.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
grandmothersnounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
plural of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO PAINT IN WATER-COLORS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW TO PAINT IN WATER-COLORS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
absolutely essential
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
PAINTverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading HOW TO PAINT IN WATER-COLORS.
coated with paint
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
Penley
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From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
bring forth or yield
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Without this quality a water-color, as a water-color, is a failure.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
an educational institution
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
smoothestadjectiveUS /ˈsmuːðəst/
superlative of “smooth” — having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without this quality a water-color, as a water-color, is a failure.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO PAINT IN WATER-COLORS.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
transparencynounUS /trænˈsperənsi/
permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/
the quality of being truthful
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
the act of using
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
water-colornoun
water-soluble pigment
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
WATER-COLORS
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From this reading HOW TO PAINT IN WATER-COLORS.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
at the time that
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THERE is a certain charm in water-color painting—a charm distinctly its own—which lies, as Penley says, “in the beauty and truthfulness of its aerial tones.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the days when our mothers and grandmothers were taught painting at school, the finest, smoothest cardboard was thought necessary; but we have since learned that the flat, smooth paper tends decidedly toward producing a flat, smooth effect in the picture painted upon it, while the rough, uneven surface of the paper now in use helps to produce depth and atmosphere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This transparency of effect does not depend alone upon the manner of painting or the colors employed, but much rests with the paper we use.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without this quality a water-color, as a water-color, is a failure.
