1910
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From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
anew
From this reading “Oh no,” came in answer, “never again.
in addition
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
react verbally
From this reading “Oh no,” came in answer, “never again.
any thing at all
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Oh no,” came in answer, “never again.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
enthrallingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
in a gradual manner
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
modelled
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From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
MODELLINGnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Oh no,” came in answer, “never again.
not any; not one
From this reading “Oh no,” came in answer, “never again.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
a brief written record
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh no,” came in answer, “never again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
and nothing more
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
promiscuousadjectiveUS /ˈproʊmɪskwəs/
not selective of a single class or person
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
SCULPTORSnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING Few experiences are more interesting than sitting for a bust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading I had the privilege of sitting, in 1910, to Herbert Hampton, verily a privilege, for not only is he a sculptor of note, but also a charming personality.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is something enthralling in seeing great lumps of clay flung about in a promiscuous manner, and then gently modelled with finger and thumb into nose, eyes, and ears.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Strangely enough, the first time we met, Hampton, without knowing anything about previous performances, said he would like to model my head.
