used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The system of thought that I attempt to reproduce is Chinese and very ancient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
AsiaticnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
beckonings
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From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
ceramic-room
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From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
half-wanton
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From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
and nothing more
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
originalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/
plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
print-room
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From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The system of thought that I attempt to reproduce is Chinese and very ancient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The system of thought that I attempt to reproduce is Chinese and very ancient.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The originals of my three Chinese friends are to be seen in the print-room, the ceramic-room, and the Asiatic galleries of the British Museum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
except if; if not
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is the story of a human mind that follows the mysterious and half-wanton beckonings of such an experience until it is seized and understood.
precisely as stated
From this reading The system of thought that I attempt to reproduce is Chinese and very ancient.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
which person or people
From this reading I am not attempting to convey any profound meaning, unless it be the meaning of that mystical proverb, “Everything comes to him who waits.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading This book is only an attempt to reproduce, in words, experiences that have come in contemplating the landscapes, flowers and figures in Chinese pictures and on their porcelain.
