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

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

in an admirable manner

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

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From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

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

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

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

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

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

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The point is that the picture should be beautiful.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The point is that the picture should be beautiful.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

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From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

set up or found

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

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

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

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

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

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 Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

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From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

a particular point in time

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The point is that the picture should be beautiful.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The point is that the picture should be beautiful.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The point is that the picture should be beautiful.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

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

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

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

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

male cat

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

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From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Actual truth has nothing to do with the value of a landscape.

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

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

at the time that

From this reading Like most artists, Evelyn had a somewhat egoistic nature, and since his personality was so graceful and interesting, it followed that many people found his talk equally so, especially when he talked about himself.

which person or people

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For his egoism he had an admirably probable explanation, and he was at this moment explaining it to Tom Merivale, who had made the soft impeachment with regard to its undoubted existence.

an affirmative

From this reading "Ah, yes," he was saying, "an artist's business is not to put things down as they are, but to put them down as they strike him.