Chapter VII

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From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

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

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

later than; following

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

anew

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

in addition

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

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

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

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

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

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From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

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

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

the act of burning something

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

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From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

deem to be

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

gotten under control

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

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From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

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

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

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 A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

and nothing more

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

above and across; more than

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

make a painting

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

go across or through

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

British art critic (1819-1900)

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

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From this reading My purpose is, to turn over, as it were, the leaves of his books in the Print Room of the British Museum (the only copies available to the general public, though several finer are contained in private collections), and thus help to recall to the crowded mind of to-day's art the living burning spirit of Blake which is inclosed in those covers.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

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

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

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From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

which person or people

From this reading In Blake's time there was little hope of success for an artist who did not put himself under distinguished patronage and paint at the direction of some dilettante nobleman.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading After which we will pass on to a general description and review of his drawings, engravings and water-colours in the British Museum, and then consider his pictures in the National Gallery.

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

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading A chapter will also be devoted to the Exhibition of Works of Blake which were on view for six weeks (January and February, 1904) at Messrs. Carfax's Rooms in Ryder Street, for this exhibition contained many of his finest works, and several which will not again be seen by the public for many a long day.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading HIS ART WORK And now we must turn our attention to Blake's art-work--the fruit of his life "of beautiful purpose and warped power," as Ruskin calls it--and the expression of those strange thoughts, beliefs and visions, which were his real world.