adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
AccordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to one master, the eighteenth-century “school” did not exist.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
belittleverbUS /bɪˈlɪtəl/
cause to seem less serious; play down
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading According to one master, the eighteenth-century “school” did not exist.
DiscussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
eighteenth-century
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From this reading According to one master, the eighteenth-century “school” did not exist.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading According to one master, the eighteenth-century “school” did not exist.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading According to one master, the eighteenth-century “school” did not exist.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading According to one master, the eighteenth-century “school” did not exist.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading According to one master, the eighteenth-century “school” did not exist.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
studiosnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊz/
plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading To ardent minds seeking for the light and catching at every thread that might serve as a guide out of perplexity, this vague assertion was confusing.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Discussion of almost any picture or statue was (after other forms of criticism had been exhausted) pretty sure to conclude with, “It’s all very well in its way, but it’s not Art.”
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In former years, we inquiring youngsters in foreign studios were much bewildered by the repetition of a certain phrase.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Not only foolish youths but the “masters” themselves constantly advanced this opinion to crush a rival or belittle a friend.
