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From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE HANDS.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
JanusnounUS /ˈdʒeɪnəs/
(Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
lingersverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərz/
third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And such a variety of purposes!
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
RuskinnounUS /ˈrʌskɪn/
British art critic (1819-1900)
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
not in physical motion
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
TalksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HANDS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
under normal conditions
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading And such a variety of purposes!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we were not in such a hurry usually, we might stop to think that every one, all over the world, is training the hands for some purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
which person or people
From this reading "The skill of their hands still lingers."--_John Ruskin._[52] In one of our Talks, speaking about the thoughts in our hearts, we said that they crept from the heart into our arms and hands, into the music we play, and off to those who hear us, causing in them the thoughts by which they judge us.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Thus we see, that as Janus stands sentinel at the doorway of the year, so the hands stand between the secret world of thought within and the questioning world of curiosity without.
