Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading We will consider these characteristics in order.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

deem to be

From this reading We will consider these characteristics in order.

form or compose

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

determine the essential quality of

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

communicated in words

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the organ of sight

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

kept in good condition

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading We will consider these characteristics in order.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

a separate part of a whole

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

of or relating to poetry

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Line._ We define the boundaries of objects and limit space by means of lines, and the use of lines constitutes drawing in pictures.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading We will consider these characteristics in order.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

the act of using

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

(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 PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will consider these characteristics in order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A second writer has said that beauty is manifested in four ways: by line, by light and shade, by color and by composition.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading PICTURES AND THEIR USE _I. What Should We Notice in a Picture?_ In his excellent little book, _How to Judge of a Picture_, Van Dyke speaks of the things that constitute a good painting as follows: "First, it is good in tone, or possess a uniformity of tone that is refreshing to the eye; second, it is good in atmosphere--something you doubtless never thought could be expressed with a paint-brush; third, it is well composed, and a landscape requires composition as well as a figure piece; fourth, 'values' are well maintained, its qualities good, its poetic feeling excellent."