Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

later than; following

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

next to; at the side of

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

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From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

recognizable; marked

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

set up or found

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

plural of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

producing no result or effect

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

brought together in one place

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

and nothing more

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

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From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

someone who paints landscapes

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

coated with paint

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

characterized by resonance

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

carry out

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One American landscapist of established reputation painted in that region, and around him had gathered a number of his countrymen, in the hope of acquiring if not his skill at least some of his commercial talent for self-exploitation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

under normal conditions

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

precisely as stated

From this reading She found it very convenient to have a husband to take upon himself decision and responsibility, the two most annoying things in life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

in or at the place that

From this reading So the end of June found them settled comfortably enough in the Hotel du Passage just across the bay from Douarnenez, where the great one had his studio.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.

which person or people

From this reading Milly, who usually had some difficulty in adjusting herself to a new situation and missed the freedoms of her own house, took to Klerac after the first few days of strangeness.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading VII BESIDE THE RESOUNDING SEA After much of the usual futile discussion they decided upon Klerac, a little place on the coast of Brittany, which certain artists whom Bragdon knew recommended.