Chapter V

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

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

later than; following

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

(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 She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “amputation” — a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

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

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

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From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

a small and delicately worked piece

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

plural of “cast” — the actors in a play

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

show in, or as in, a picture

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

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

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

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

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

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

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

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

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

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

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

staying power

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

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

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

a painting of a naked human figure

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

unpleasantly

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

look furtively

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

established beyond doubt

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “ream” — a large quantity of written matter

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

recurring again and again

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “replica” — copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

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

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

be seated

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

express in words

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

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

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

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

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

plural of “torso” — the body excluding the head and neck and limbs

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

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

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading She was far and away the most elementary pupil in the studio, and truth to tell did not find it particularly interesting to sit alone hour after hour in a corner, covering reams of Michallet, and using up boxes of charcoal in repeated struggles to depict gigantic plaster replicas of detached features from Michael Angelo's "David," or innumerable casts of torsos, of arms and legs, hands and feet, in all sizes and attitudes--painfully suggestive of amputations.

precisely as stated

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

in or at the place that

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

which person or people

From this reading She proved very painstaking, and earnest--so much so as to cause considerable surprise to the other students, who had judged, from the luxury of her attire and appointments, that she was a mere _dilettante_.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mental atmosphere of these rooms was so full of energy and enthusiasm that she would return with fresh ardour to her limbs and features.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE WILES OF THE FOWLER Within a week of taking up her residence at "Mon Bijou," Evarne started her career at Florelli's.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For stimulus and encouragement she would peep into the two rooms where the more advanced students were working from life, in one room from the costume model, in the other from the nude.