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Chapter XI
An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip. 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!). He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty! Liberty! How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
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!).”
a strong feeling of dislike or sickness caused by something unpleasant
From this reading “He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!”
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!).”
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!).”
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!).”
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “How many crimes are committed in thy name!"”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “How many crimes are committed in thy name!"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.”
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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!).
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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!).
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.
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.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
a strong feeling of dislike or sickness caused by something unpleasant
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
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!).
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.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
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!"
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!).
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!).
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!).
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is tempted to cry out in his disgust: "Oh, Liberty!
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.
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!).
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!).
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading How many crimes are committed in thy name!"
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!).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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!).
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!).
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading An artist feels, he must fix on canvas that particular combination of colors or that wonderful line of bust and hip.
