aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading That which is classic will begin to announce itself in us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
obtain
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That which is classic will begin to announce itself in us.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That which is classic will begin to announce itself in us.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
participate in games or sport
From this reading WHAT WE SHOULD PLAY.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading WHAT WE SHOULD PLAY.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Our own choice indicates our taste but does not always indicate what is best for us.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which is classic will begin to announce itself in us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "But blessings do not fall in listless hands."_--Bayard Taylor._ We already begin to understand what the classics are.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That which is classic will begin to announce itself in us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHAT WE SHOULD PLAY.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT WE SHOULD PLAY.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which is classic will begin to announce itself in us.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That which is classic will begin to announce itself in us.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Year by year as our interest in the beautiful increases, we shall gain more definite knowledge about classic art.
