used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AARON COHEN ADDRESSES A JEWISH AUDIENCE.
AARONnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading AARON COHEN ADDRESSES A JEWISH AUDIENCE.
ADDRESSESnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading AARON COHEN ADDRESSES A JEWISH AUDIENCE.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
how long something has existed
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading AARON COHEN ADDRESSES A JEWISH AUDIENCE.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
COHEN
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From this reading AARON COHEN ADDRESSES A JEWISH AUDIENCE.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
approval
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/
extremely pleasing
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
JEWISHadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading AARON COHEN ADDRESSES A JEWISH AUDIENCE.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
that is looked for
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Imagination is more powerful than science, and this is the age of both.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Small wonder, therefore, for the current report that Aaron Cohen was a millionaire; but such was not the case.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world gave Aaron Cohen credit for being exceedingly wealthy, and fabulous tales of the success of his ventures obtained credence with the people.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Instead of the age of romance being over, there was never a time in the world's history which afforded so much material for romance as the present, and in which it was so eagerly sought after and believed in.
