(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
a youthful male person
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading =Questions to help the pupil understand the picture.= Where is this boy?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What is his name?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading =Questions to help the pupil understand the picture.= Where is this boy?
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The childish figure, sensitive face, and startled, appealing glance arouse our sympathy and interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading =Questions to help the pupil understand the picture.= Where is this boy?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In the picture the artist has centered our interest and attention upon the small boy in several ways: by his position, the light, the inclination of the other figures toward him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is his name?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading At whatever part of the picture we glance, our eyes are almost immediately drawn back to the boy musician.
in or at the place that
From this reading =Questions to help the pupil understand the picture.= Where is this boy?
