1801
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From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
1867
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From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
(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 story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
for the reason that
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
in a free manner
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
manilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
coated with paint
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading One authority gives the first letter of his name as S., the dates of his birth and death as 1801 and 1867, and his birthplace, Italy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading =To the Teacher:= Allow the children to talk freely of their kittens at home.
precisely as stated
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading =The story of the artist.= We know that Mr. Adam must have been very fond of cats, because he has painted so many pictures of them; but that is all we really do know of him.
at the time that
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Even if the results are not much in themselves, their powers of observation will be quickened, as is always shown when the same drawing is attempted a few days later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Have them draw a kitten with charcoal on manila paper.
