used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
absorbsverbUS /əbˈzɔːrbz/
third-person singular of “absorb” — become imbued
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
moving swiftly
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
and nothing more
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
not any; not one
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
a brief written record
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the characteristic of passion is that its object absorbs its attention completely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading A VOW The most extraordinary results are always brought about by the simplest causes, just as the most unexpected things are always logical happenings.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading It is a train flying along under full steam, with no signal to warn it that another train is coming in the opposite direction on the same line.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It takes no note of the fact that other passions exist outside itself, as furious as itself, as uncontrollable with which it must come in contact.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A little reflection would oftener than not have been sufficient to prevent the one and to foresee the other.
