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From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
having companions or an escort
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
aestheticsnounUS /esˈθetɪks/
(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
in the past
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
biasedadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪəst/
favoring one person or side over another
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
cannot
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From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
CRITICnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
promote over another
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
set up or found
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
HAWTHORNEnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
Note-book
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From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
one-thirdnounUS /ˌwʌnˈθɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
and nothing more
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
preconceivedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
universitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/
plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
under normal conditions
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
at the time that
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS ART CRITIC: 1858 Nearly one-third of the Italian Note-book is devoted to the criticisms or descriptions of paintings, statues, and architecture, for which we can be only too thankful as coming from such a bright, penetrating, and ingenious intelligence.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When Hawthorne visited the galleries he usually went alone, or only accompanied by his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It cannot be doubted that he was sometimes influenced by the opinions of Story, Powers, and other artists with whom he came in contact; but this could have happened only in particular cases, and more especially in respect to modern works of art.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It is much in their favor that Hawthorne had not previously undertaken a course of instruction in art; that he wrote for his own benefit, and not for publication; and that he was not biased by preconceived opinions.
a late time of life
From this reading The only opportunities for the study of aesthetics or art criticism, fifty years ago, were to be found in German universities.
