used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW TO MODEL IN CLAY AND WAX.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
CLAYnounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading HOW TO MODEL IN CLAY AND WAX.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
at any time
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO MODEL IN CLAY AND WAX.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW TO MODEL IN CLAY AND WAX.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
life-like
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From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
come together
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
MODELnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading HOW TO MODEL IN CLAY AND WAX.
modellingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
not one, and not any
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
on one occasion
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
by chance
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
with speed
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In some of the institutions for the blind, deaf and dumb, modelling is taught with great success.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO MODEL IN CLAY AND WAX.
WAXverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading HOW TO MODEL IN CLAY AND WAX.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Possibly none of these boys would ever become great sculptors, but they could learn to model moderately well.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
which person or people
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If that is the case with boys, who are apt to be so awkward and clumsy, how quickly could a girl’s deft fingers learn to mould and form the plastic clay or wax into life-like forms.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
writer'snounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AN eminent artist once remarked within the writer’s hearing that, should he bring into his studio the first dozen boys he happened to meet on the street, taking them as they came, he would probably be able to teach at least half of them to model within six months, whereas there might not be one of them who could be taught to paint at all.
