used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
from appearances alone
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
bustsnounUS /bʌsts/
plural of “bust” — a complete failure
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
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 From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
Etty
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From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
divisible by two
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
set up or found
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
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 Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
go across or through
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
not in physical motion
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Doubtless, I shall be able to pass for a man of taste by the time I return to America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Afterwards I looked at many of the pictures of the old masters, and found myself gradually getting a taste for them; at least, they give me more and more pleasure the oftener I come to see them.
in the direction of
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
Turner'snounUS /ˈtɜːrnərz/
possessive form of “turner” — United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
typifyverbUS /ˈtɪpəfaɪ/
embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
which person or people
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It is an acquired taste, like that for wines; and I question whether a man is really any truer, wiser, or better for possessing it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The most disagreeable of English painters is Etty, who had a diseased appetite for woman's flesh, and spent his whole life, apparently, in painting them with enormously developed busts.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
yeastyadjective
of or resembling or containing yeast
From this reading From the old masters, I went among the English painters, and found myself more favorably inclined towards some of them than at my previous visits; seeing something wonderful even in Turner's lights and mists and yeasty waves, although I should like him still better if his pictures looked in the least like what they typify.
