(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 devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
many times at short intervals
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LESSONS IN PHYSIOLOGY.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading LESSONS IN PHYSIOLOGY.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
engage in
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
perseveredverbUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrd/
past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
PHYSIOLOGYnounUS /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
From this reading LESSONS IN PHYSIOLOGY.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
re-draw
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From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
only a very short time before
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
an educational institution
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
refrain from harming
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He devoted to it all the time he could spare out of school, which was not much, now that he had Clinton to entertain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In two or three days, however, the drawings were completed; and it was but the work of an evening to shade the lines with Indian ink.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
WHISTLERnounUS /ˈwɪslər/
United States painter (1834-1903)
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WHISTLER persevered with the drawings which his teacher had requested him to make; and, though he was frequently obliged to rub out and re-draw his lines, he became so much interested in the work that the idea of being discouraged scarcely occurred to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The next morning the young artist had the satisfaction of handing them to his teacher, and of receiving both his thanks and praise for the neat and faithful manner in which he had executed his commission.
