used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Nevertheless, he is well-qualified to be an artist.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
Daitetsu
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From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
enviablyadverb
in an enviable manner
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
only a very short time before
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
Kaikanji
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he is well-qualified to be an artist.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
PaintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
(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 Not that he takes much interest in art, nor that he is well versed in such things.
well-qualifiedadjective
more than adequately qualified
From this reading I do not know much about Christ; but I shall not hesitate to pronounce that the priest, Daitetsu of Kaikanji, is full well-qualified for an appreciation of this kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
which person or people
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
WildenounUS /waɪld/
Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)
From this reading It was Oscar Wilde, if I remember right, who said that Jesus of Nazareth was highly possessed of an artist’s gifts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is enviably content with a production which can hardly be called a picture, and is innocent enough to think that there should be the Doctor of Painting!
