(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 Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Claude was an exception, as he had always gone much into society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
Claude
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From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
Claude's
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From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
one or the other of two
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading But Claude was an exception, as he had always gone much into society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But Claude was an exception, as he had always gone much into society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Claude was an exception, as he had always gone much into society.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Claude was an exception, as he had always gone much into society.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
and nothing more
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
SalonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
studiosnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊz/
plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
under normal conditions
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before, as well as since his marriage, Claude always went out every evening, either into society or to some of his friends' studios.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the days passed on, Claude's friends were astonished that they saw so little of him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Of course he was working at his painting for the "Salon," but that was no reason for his staying at home all the time.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As artists can only work by daylight, they usually retire early, and are ready for work in the morning before the rest of the world is awake.
