Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

the state of being absent

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

later than; following

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

anew

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

for the reason that

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

brought into existence

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

apart from; not including

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

a female deity

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

of an obscure nature

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

go back to a previous state

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

a male human offspring

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

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 Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

(Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of justice in ancient mythology

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

precisely as stated

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

at the time that

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

which person or people

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Though grown larger in stature, the god of love still kept his gauzy wings, and always carried a bow and a quiver full of arrows.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When she consulted Themis, the goddess of Justice, to find out why Cupid was never any older, she was told that "Love cannot grow without Passion."

the words that are spoken

From this reading This explanation was at first very mystifying; but later, when Anteros was born, Venus understood the meaning of the strange words.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Story of Cupid and Psyche Cupid,[23] god of love, was the son of Mars and Venus; and though he was always the happiest of children, his mother was distressed because he never grew up, but remained year after year a chubby, dimpled child.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Cupid then developed into a tall slender youth who did not revert to his childish form except in his brother's absence, when he again became a rosy, mischievous child.