adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
aestheticadjectiveUS /esˈθetɪk/
relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
greensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
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From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
LibertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is with a shudder that he turns to the British matron, for she has probably, for this occasion, draped herself in an "art material,"--principally "Liberty" silks of dirty greens and blues (aesthetic shades!).
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
