used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
acquirements
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From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
(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 "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading "But this painter!" cried Walter Ludlow, with animation.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
Boylston
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From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But this painter!" cried Walter Ludlow, with animation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "But this painter!" cried Walter Ludlow, with animation.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
Dr
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From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
Dunlap's
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From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
excelsverbUS /ɪkˈselz/
third-person singular of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
Ludlow
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From this reading "But this painter!" cried Walter Ludlow, with animation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
Mather
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From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
come together
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
used to form the superlative
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
and nothing more
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading "But this painter!" cried Walter Ludlow, with animation.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
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 [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading He talks Hebrew with Dr. Mather, and gives lectures in anatomy to Dr. Boylston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "He not only excels in his peculiar art, but possesses vast acquirements in all other learning and science.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "But this painter!" cried Walter Ludlow, with animation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading [This story was suggested by an anecdote of Stuart, related in Dunlap's History of the Arts of Design,--a most entertaining book to the general reader, and a deeply interesting one, we should think, to the artist.]
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But this painter!" cried Walter Ludlow, with animation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In a word, he will meet the best instructed man among us, on his own ground.
