Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

(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 cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It was quite delightful to hear him discuss his own work.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading It was quite delightful to hear him discuss his own work.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

at any time

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

ludicrously odd

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

ranking above all others

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

a man of refinement

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

a half of an hour

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was quite delightful to hear him discuss his own work.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was quite delightful to hear him discuss his own work.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite delightful to hear him discuss his own work.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

effusively or insincerely emotional

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

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From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

the force of workers available

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

and nothing more

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite delightful to hear him discuss his own work.

unusual or striking

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

cut with a saw

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

marked by harshly abusive criticism

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This probably added to his interest, for he certainly had a remarkable personality, and a better half-hour could not be spent than in his company.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

directed up

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He cultivated an upward turn of his dark eyebrows, he waved his long, thin hands in a fantastic way, he shook his locks or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not only a _poseur_ in art, but a _poseur_ in literature, and a _poseur_ among men.

United States painter (1834-1903)

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was quite delightful to hear him discuss his own work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR James Mcneill Whistler was a foremost figure in the artistic world, and he always struck me as the most curiously satanic gentleman I ever saw.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was as cruel to his friends as to his enemies, as scathing in his remarks, and yet at times almost maudlin in his sentimentalism.