used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
carnagenounUS /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
contentionsnounUS /kənˈtenʃənz/
plural of “contention” — a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
intelligences
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From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
nutritiousadjectiveUS /nuːˈtrɪʃəs/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
and nothing more
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
in other respects or ways
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
ship-canals
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From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
precisely as stated
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The imagination is to the actual, in the world of active life, what flowers are to nutritious herbs and roots.
belonging to which person
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading After all, this division of labor is a wise and happy provision, carrying with it many and varied benefits, and making of that strange edifice of mankind a far more pleasing and harmonious structure than we should otherwise have seen it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They have a sort of pitying estimate for capacities only exercised upon the ideal, and look down with a very palpable contempt upon those whose world is a gallery or an orchestra.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is one of the most inestimable privileges of Art, that amidst all the cares and contentions of the world, amidst strife and war and carnage, its glorious realm is undisturbed, its peace unbroken, and its followers free to follow their own wayward fancies, without let or hindrance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your great practical intelligences, your men of committees and corn and railroads and ship-canals, sneer at the fictitious life--for so does it seem to them--of the mere painter or musician.
