Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading But the subject was what held them so amazed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

fearless and daring

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

placed in a grave

From this reading One slim hand was almost buried in the white fur.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the subject was what held them so amazed.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

filled with melancholy and despondency

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading One slim hand was almost buried in the white fur.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading One slim hand was almost buried in the white fur.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But the subject was what held them so amazed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One slim hand was almost buried in the white fur.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

set down according to a plan

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One slim hand was almost buried in the white fur.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading One slim hand was almost buried in the white fur.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the subject was what held them so amazed.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But the subject was what held them so amazed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the subject was what held them so amazed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Downhearted; Not Discouraged Spellbound they gazed at the revelation.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For there, instead of the usual landscape, was a portrait of Arden, sitting on a mound of warm-colored sand with Tania at her feet.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the subject was what held them so amazed.

a Caucasian

From this reading One slim hand was almost buried in the white fur.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was a large picture, almost finished, and its bold strokes had been laid on with a sureness that told of the joy the artist had put into his work.