Chapter II

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

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

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

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

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

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

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From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

plural of “cherub” — a sweet innocent baby

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

carefully weighed

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

instructive (especially excessively)

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Observe the wonderful expression upon the face of the Holy Mother.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Observe the wonderful expression upon the face of the Holy Mother.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

obtain

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

the act of departing

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

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

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

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

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

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

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

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

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading "Observe the wonderful expression upon the face of the Holy Mother.

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From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

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

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

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From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

and nothing more

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Observe the wonderful expression upon the face of the Holy Mother.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

not any; not one

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

a brief written record

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "Observe the wonderful expression upon the face of the Holy Mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

by chance

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

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

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

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From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

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

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

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

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

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

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Look now at the cherubs gazing up into the blue vault, in which the Madonna like an angel is poised.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

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

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Note well, John, that this is the Sistine Madonna," began William Anson in his didactic, tutorial tone.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "Observe the wonderful expression upon the face of the Holy Mother.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE SISTINE MADONNA John turned a little to the left, going nearer to the window, where he could gain a better view of the Madonna, which he had heard so often was the most famous picture in the world.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was no technical judge of painting--he was far too young for such knowledge--but he always considered the effect of the whole upon himself, and he was satisfied with that method, feeling perhaps that he gained more from it than if he had been able to tear the master-work to pieces, merely in order to see how Raphael had made it.