used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
being one more than seven
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading "Justice" holds the globe in one hand, signifying the extent of her sway.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
FortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Justice" holds the globe in one hand, signifying the extent of her sway.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Justice" holds the globe in one hand, signifying the extent of her sway.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Justice" holds the globe in one hand, signifying the extent of her sway.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading "Justice" holds the globe in one hand, signifying the extent of her sway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
Maynard
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From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading In the other hand she holds a naked sword upright, in token of the terribleness of her punishment.]
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
PatriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
Photo-engraving
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From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
the act of punishing
From this reading In the other hand she holds a naked sword upright, in token of the terribleness of her punishment.]
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the other hand she holds a naked sword upright, in token of the terribleness of her punishment.]
signifyingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading "Justice" holds the globe in one hand, signifying the extent of her sway.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading "Justice" holds the globe in one hand, signifying the extent of her sway.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In the other hand she holds a naked sword upright, in token of the terribleness of her punishment.]
TemperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
terriblenessnoun
a quality of extreme unpleasantness
From this reading In the other hand she holds a naked sword upright, in token of the terribleness of her punishment.]
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading In the other hand she holds a naked sword upright, in token of the terribleness of her punishment.]
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading In the other hand she holds a naked sword upright, in token of the terribleness of her punishment.]
VirtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _Photo-engraving in colors after the original painting by George W. Maynard_ This picture is one of a series of eight panels representing "The Virtues"--Fortitude, Justice, Patriotism, Courage, Temperance, Prudence, Industry, and Concord.
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 Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of virtues to be represented was limited to the number of panels, so the selection was necessarily somewhat arbitrary.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Each figure is about five and a half feet high, clad in floating classic drapery, and represented to the spectator as appearing before him in the air, without a support or background other than the deep red of the wall.
