used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
highly skilled
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
avocations
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From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
without deviation
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading EXAMINATION.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
Flaxman
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From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
how
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From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
oilsnounUS /ɔɪlz/
plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
on one occasion
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
by chance
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
on the contrary
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
express in words
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading My sketches in water colors and oils I brought out rather timidly for his inspection.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman had told me how severe he was in his criticisms on careless work, and possibly all through my painting the thought what he might say of what I was doing had a strong influence on the quality of my work.
Winthrop
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From this reading Directly Mr. Winthrop had attended to matters at once claiming his attention on his return, he began to investigate my daily avocations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I showed him the work already accomplished, so far as it could be seen--the knitting certainly excepted.
