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From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
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From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
(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 The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
fearless and daring
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
discountenanced
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From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
DISCOURSEnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading DISCOURSE II.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN ZIMMERN.
HintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DISCOURSE II.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
ProfessorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The course and order of study.--The different stages of Art.--Much copying discountenanced.--The Artist at all times and in all places should be employed in laying up materials for the exercise of his Art 10 DISCOURSE III.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The advantages proceeding from the institution of a Royal Academy.--Hints offered to the consideration of the Professors and visitors.--That an implicit obedience to the rules of Art be exacted from the young students.--That a premature disposition to a masterly dexterity be repressed.--That diligence be constantly recommended, and (that it may be effectual) directed to its proper object 1
ZIMMERN
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From this reading HELEN ZIMMERN.
