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From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
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From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then we shall have a proper understanding.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
CLASSICSnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
communicated in words
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then we shall have a proper understanding.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
perfectest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Then we shall have a proper understanding.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
an educational institution
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we shall have a proper understanding.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Then we shall have a proper understanding.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From the beginning let us keep it in our minds that one of our duties is to find out the difference between what is classic and what is not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the other hand, a thought with the heart not in it, expressed in tone, makes poor or common music.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE CLASSICS.[26] "Genuine work done faithfully, that is eternal."--_Thomas Carlyle._ The older we grow and the more we study, the more we shall hear about the classics, about classic music, and classic art, and classic books.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading An English writer on art says: "The writers and painters of the classic school set down nothing but what is known to be true, and set it down in the perfectest manner possible in their way."[27] And we have already learned that thought from the heart, expressed in tones, is good music.
