used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
ApplicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
brought into existence
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
Clifton
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From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
the act of departing
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
ElectranounUS /ɪˈlektrə/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
expandsverbUS /ɪkˈspændz/
third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
intense or sharp
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
faultlessadjective
without fault or error
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
labours
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From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
not any; not one
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
OEnone
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From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
on one occasion
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
others
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From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
go across or through
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
Russell'snounUS /ˈrʌsəlz/
possessive form of “russell” — United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Electra spared no toil, and so it came to pass that the faultless head of her idol excited intense and universal admiration.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Clifton was represented by an exquisite OEnone, and on the same wall, in a massive oval frame, hung the first finished production of his pupil.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SACRIFICE Once more the labours of a twelvemonth had been exhibited at the Academy of Design--some to be classed among things "that were not born to die;" others to fall into nameless graves.
in or at the place that
From this reading Application sometimes trenches so closely upon genius as to be mistaken for it in its results, and where both are happily blended, the bud of Art expands in immortal perfection.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For months after Russell's departure she sat before her easel, slowly filling up the outline sketched while his eyes watched her.
