used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
dearly loved
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
blobsnounUS /blɑːbz/
plural of “blob” — an indistinct shapeless form
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading July brought in halcyon days for everybody.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
Clementina
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From this reading They were halcyon days for Clementina.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading July brought in halcyon days for everybody.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
well in the past; former
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
every person
From this reading July brought in halcyon days for everybody.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading July brought in halcyon days for everybody.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading July brought in halcyon days for everybody.
half-poetry
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From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
half-turpentine
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From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading July brought in halcyon days for everybody.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading July brought in halcyon days for everybody.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
long-forsaken
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From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
oozingnounUS /ˈuːzɪŋ/
the process of seeping
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
palettenounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
sittersnounUS /ˈsɪtərz/
plural of “sitter” — Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934)
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were halcyon days for Clementina.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Only the painter can know the delight of the mere feel of the long-forsaken brush, and the sight of the blobs of colour oozing out from the tubes on to the palette.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Most of us, returning to toil after holiday, sigh over departed joys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were halcyon days for Clementina.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were neglected portraits to complete, new sitters for whom to squeeze in appointments, a host of stimulating things, not the least of which was the beloved atmosphere, half-turpentine, half-poetry, of the studio.
