used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
for the reason that
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
can't
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From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
dearly loved
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
give a description of
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
InfantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
leadedadjectiveUS /ˈledɪd/
(of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
express in words
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is seated and bending over the Infant, protecting both him and the flickering lamp from the wind.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
express in words
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
(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 Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
at the time that
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nevertheless, I will describe it, because as my dear father used to say, the collective mind of the public is not the public mind of the collector.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Above her head is a single star visible through a patch of leaded window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, at any rate, in case you do not recall it, the Madonna of the Lamp is a round canvas, not more than two and a half feet in diameter, and represents the Virgin with the Child curled up in a robe of sapphire blue which falls from her head in thick sweeping folds and crosses her knee in such a way as to give the appearance of being blown from behind by a wind and aiding in the circular effect.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It has to be told, in other words, when it can't be shown; whereas, of course, you can tell a collector nothing--and get him to admit it.
