used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
autobiographicadjective
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
BOYHOODnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading BOYHOOD.
Burne-Jones
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From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
emotionallyadverbUS /ɪˈmoʊʃnəli/
in an emotional manner
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
in a free manner
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
not any; not one
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
others
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From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
by chance
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
Rossetti's
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From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
not often
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But no one of his special time and group gave himself more fully or more freely for others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not impelled to give peculiar expression to his own personality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
William
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From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There is, perhaps, no single work by William Morris that stands out as a masterpiece in evidence of his individual genius.
the act of creating written works
From this reading His writing was seldom emotionally autobiographic as Rossetti's always was, his painting and designing were not the expression of a personal mood as was the case with Burne-Jones.
