used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
Bordighera
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From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering the train they were lovers.
exnounUS /eks/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
hypothesi
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From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
for more time
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading On entering the train they were lovers.
joined in matrimony
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
not any; not one
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering the train they were lovers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
predicateverbUS /ˈpredəkeɪt/
make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
ramificationnounUS /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of branching out or dividing into branches
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
create by training and teaching
From this reading On entering the train they were lovers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this railway journey was a kind of neutral ground in their married life, separating the dream from the reality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading At any rate so long as they were at Bordighera there seemed to be no reason that the continuity of the charm should be broken; whereas it did suffer a change during the railway journey from Bordighera to Paris.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as our lives are hemmed in by infinite possibilities, to each of which is strung its infinite ramification of consequences, it is somewhat rash to predicate _ex hypothesi_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps if they had remained in Bordighera the intoxication would have lasted longer.
