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From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
AutobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
Benvenuto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
CellininounUS /tʃeˈliːni/
Italian sculptor (1500-1571)
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
without deviation
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading MUSIC IN THE HEART.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUSIC IN THE HEART.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
and nothing more
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading MUSIC IN THE HEART.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
and nothing more
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
Raffaello's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUSIC IN THE HEART.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading None of these things, nor any other like them, come merely by talking about them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
except if; if not
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
the act of using
From this reading The skill of the hand and the skill of the thought can be brought out only by use.
precisely as stated
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Raffaello's genius goes directly to the heart."--_Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini._[4] The only true way to learn is by doing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading We shall not become very skilful, nor very learned, nor very good unless we daily devote ourselves to tasks--often difficult and unpleasant--which shall bring to us wisdom, or success, or goodness.
