Chapter XI

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

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

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

approval

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

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

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

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

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

set up or found

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

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

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

as might be expected

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

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

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

on one occasion

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

a regular customer

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

term of address for a man

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading The artist looked bitterly disappointed at the sight, but naturally forbore to give vent to his feelings in the presence of his exalted patron.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

at the time that

From this reading THE PORTRAIT When Beresteyn returned to the studio in the company of Frans Hals they found Diogenes once more clad in his own well-fitting and serviceable doublet.

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

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Apparently he had been told what was required, for he went straight up to a large canvas which stood at the further end of the room with its face to the wall, and this he brought out now and placed upon the easel.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I pray you, sir," he added calling to Diogenes, "come and look at it."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is an excellent likeness of my sister," said Nicolaes with his usual gracious condescension to the artist, "and does your powers of faithful portraiture vast credit, my good Hals.