accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
anew
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
next to; at the side of
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
breathesverbUS /briːðz/
third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You sketch from what you call Nature?”
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
move gently or carefully
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
apart from; not including
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You sketch from what you call Nature?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “From what I call Nature! yes, sometimes.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
Kenelm
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From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
come together
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
MinstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading You sketch from what you call Nature?”
not any; not one
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading You sketch from what you call Nature?”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “From what I call Nature! yes, sometimes.”
that is looked for
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
male cat
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
verse-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But you seem to add the accomplishment of drawing to that of verse-making!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
migratory
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You sketch from what you call Nature?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
an affirmative
From this reading “From what I call Nature! yes, sometimes.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “YOU see we are fated to meet again,” said Kenelm, stretching himself at his ease beside the Wandering Minstrel, and motioning Tom to do the same.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And do you not find in drawing, as in verse-making, the truth that I have before sought to din into your reluctant ears; namely, that Nature has no voice except that which man breathes into her out of his mind?
