used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, do you realize these plans in elevation?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But now, do you realize these plans in elevation?
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading But now, do you realize these plans in elevation?
Eugène
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From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That is satisfactory so far....
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
the act of departing
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading We have sketched the ground plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have sketched the ground plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
HOW
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From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is satisfactory so far....
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
MODIFIEDadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
not any; not one
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, do you realize these plans in elevation?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
on one occasion
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
PAUL'SnounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading We have sketched the ground plans.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
continue talking
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But now, do you realize these plans in elevation?
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
RESPECTINGverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading That is satisfactory so far....
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading We have sketched the ground plans.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That is satisfactory so far....
in the near future
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
be standing; be upright
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have sketched the ground plans.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But now, do you realize these plans in elevation?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
the topmost one of two
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
verticallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkli/
in a vertical direction
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have sketched the ground plans.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We know that they can be realized, that the construction will present no special difficulties; that the partition walls of the upper stories stand vertically on those of the lower ones; that the bearings of the floors are reasonable, and that the openings are conveniently placed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _PAUL’S IDEAS RESPECTING ART, AND HOW THEY WERE MODIFIED._ “Before resuming our pencil,” said Eugène, as soon as they were seated once more in his study, “you must know how you are going to proceed.
