used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
give expression to
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
not any; not one
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
PENCILnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
express in words
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Art was his speech, but nature was his theme.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading His boyhood passion seemed to divide between studying nature and drawing pictures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Art was his speech, but nature was his theme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In point of time there was no difference in the development of these two sides of his nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH PENCIL AND BRUSH It is hard to say whether Gibson was first a naturalist and afterwards an artist, or first an artist and afterwards a naturalist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Art was his mode of expression; but his knowledge of nature furnished the material of what he would express.
