used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
anew
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
(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 On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
(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 THE DAWN OF BETTER DAYS.
a youthful male person
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWN OF BETTER DAYS.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE DAWN OF BETTER DAYS.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
death of a person
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
not any; not one
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAWN OF BETTER DAYS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
on one occasion
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
and nothing more
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
pallet-board
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From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
shoemaker's
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From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAWN OF BETTER DAYS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
two times
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading He was not so absorbed by the love of his art that there was no room in his mind for the reception of those higher subjects which relate to man's ultimate destiny.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the beautiful images that rose from under his hand did not shut out the figure of the orphan boy as he had twice seen him,--once beside the grave of his parents, and again in his study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Stewart, kind and benevolent as he was, never suffered himself to be carried away by any impulse, however generous it might be.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
at the time that
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading On the day which we have named as the second time of meeting with our hero, when he resumed his pallet-board and began to work on his picture, he did so with an attention which seemed to rest only on the creation before him, as if he were forgetful of all lower subjects, or that there was such a being as a shoemaker's boy in the world.
