used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
in the past
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
Julian's
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From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
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 Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
not any; not one
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
a brief written record
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
on the contrary
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
be seated
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
move an implement through
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Long ago, for this reason, or for no special reason, he had grown to love Julian.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But, after all, it is the thoughts that are of account rather than the acts, to a mind like Valentine's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading He knew that Julian's nature was totally unlike his own, so singularly unlike that Julian struck just the right note to give the strength of a discord to the chord--that often seemed a common chord--of his own harmony.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
Valentine'snounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julian was Valentine's singularly complete and perfect opposite, in nature if not in deeds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Most of us need an opposite to sit by the hearth with us sometimes, and to stir us to wonder or to war.
