used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
caricaturedverbUS /kərˈɪkətʃərd/
past form of “caricature” — represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
complexitynounUS /kəmˈpleksəti/
the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading The sign of individuality is a discordant complexity.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading The sign of individuality is a discordant complexity.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading The sign of individuality is a discordant complexity.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
institutionaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/
relating to or constituting or involving an institution
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
not any; not one
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
photographedverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/
past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
portraiturenoun
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
repudiatesverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪts/
third-person singular of “repudiate” — cast off
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
an educational institution
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The sign of individuality is a discordant complexity.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
theoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
TYPESnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
TypicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading _Typical_, in distinction from _individual_ and _institutional_, is tolerably expressive, but a term to be apologized for.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The school of art known as realistic, which was theoretically adopted by the nineteenth century, repudiates creations that are “mere types,” and claims for itself the achievement of true individuals.
wherein
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From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TYPES For that form of satire which deals with actual individuals, photographed or caricatured, the designation _personal_ is sufficiently descriptive.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But for that which deals with fictitious individuals, wherein the models that sat for the portraits have passed through the imaginative process that makes their portraiture a work of art, there is no satisfactory name.
