used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
arsenicnounUS /ˈɑːrsənɪk/
a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
divisible by two
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
ineradicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnərˈædəkʌbəl/
not able to be destroyed or rooted out
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The chemist, called in to look for arsenic in a body, will find it if there is any there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One does not corrupt, one never succeeds in buying this conscience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In every walk of life, artists have an invincible self-respect, a sense of their art, a professional conscience which is ineradicable from the man.
which person or people
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The actor who wishes most harm to his theatre or to an author will never play a part badly.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer, the painter, are always faithful to their genius, even at the foot of the scaffold.
