used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He pursued the art of modeling with great enthusiasm.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading His cameo cutting naturally assisted him in the perfection of art in high and low relief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
cameonounUS /ˈkæmioʊ/
engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
From this reading His cameo cutting naturally assisted him in the perfection of art in high and low relief.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading His cameo cutting naturally assisted him in the perfection of art in high and low relief.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He pursued the art of modeling with great enthusiasm.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
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From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He pursued the art of modeling with great enthusiasm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pursued the art of modeling with great enthusiasm.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His cameo cutting naturally assisted him in the perfection of art in high and low relief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His cameo cutting naturally assisted him in the perfection of art in high and low relief.
modelingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
sculpture produced by molding
From this reading He pursued the art of modeling with great enthusiasm.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
as might be expected
From this reading His cameo cutting naturally assisted him in the perfection of art in high and low relief.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading His cameo cutting naturally assisted him in the perfection of art in high and low relief.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
a person who is being chased
From this reading He pursued the art of modeling with great enthusiasm.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It was said of him that his sense of form and of objects in relief was so vivid that with his eyes closed he could fairly “see with his fingers.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
a late time of life
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During this time young Saint Gaudens was studying drawing at night; first at Cooper Union, and then for two years at the National Academy of Design.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Augustus Saint Gaudens was always a thoughtful, quiet youth, with extraordinary power of concentration.
