used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
AMIABILITYnounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
being joined in close association
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
the specified day of the month
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
put on clothes
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
one or the other of two
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
a movement into or inward
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
divisible by two
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
fiddlingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪdlɪŋ/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
and nothing more
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
l'amiable
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From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
in like or similar manner
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
full of life and energy
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
engage in
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
social deportment
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
absolutely essential
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
not any; not one
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
PAINTINGnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The former is connected with history and poetry; the latter, with nothing that I know of, but bad company.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
Identical; not different.
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
SCULPTUREnounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
unbecomingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading A taste of sculpture and painting is, in my mind, as becoming as a taste of fiddling and piping is unbecoming a man of fashion.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sculpture and painting are very justly called liberal arts; a lively and strong imagination, together with a just observation being absolutely necessary to excel in either, which, in my opinion, is by no means the case of music, though called a liberal art, and now in Italy placed even above the other two--a proof of the decline of that country.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SCULPTURE AND PAINTING.--You will examine, likewise, whether, in their groups there be a unity of action or proper relation; a truth of dress and manners.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [_Same date._] AMIABILITY.--There is a certain concurrence of various little circumstances, which compose what the French call _l’amiable_; and which, now you are entering into the world, you ought to make it your particular study to acquire.
