Hammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in
study. --Bp. Fell.
Study gives strength to the mind; conversation,
grace. --Sir W.
Temple.
2. Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention;
meditation; contemplation.
Just men they seemed, and all their study bent To
worship God aright, and know his works. --Milton.
3. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any
object of attentive consideration.
The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament,
are her daily study. --Law.
The proper study of mankind is man. --Pope.
4. A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary
work. ``His cheery little study.'' --Hawthorne.
5. (Fine Arts) A representation or rendering of any object or
scene intended, not for exhibition as an original work of
art, but for the information, instruction, or assistance
of the maker; as, a study of heads or of hands for a
figure picture.
6. (Mus.) A piece for special practice. See {Etude}.