used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
(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 It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
ANTHY
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From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
fecundadjective
capable of producing offspring or vegetation
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
highest in quality
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
grown-up
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From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
imprintedverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
a single distinct event
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
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 afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
never-nevernoun
installment plan
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
participate in games or sport
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
with low volume
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
cause to go somewhere
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
shutternounUS /ˈʃʌtər/
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
moving very fast
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
that-which-we-have-heard-told
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From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened
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From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
propel through the air
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What castles in fairyland they build for us, what never-never ships they send to sea!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
precisely as stated
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ANTHY It is one of the strange things in our lives--interesting, too--what tricks our early memories play us.
at the time that
From this reading Long afterward, when we had become much better acquainted, Anthy told me one day, very quietly, of the greatest memory of her childhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
yesterdaysnounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
plural of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was of something that never could have happened at all; and yet, to Anthy, it was one of the treasured realities of her life, a memory to live by.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading To a single flaming incident imprinted upon our consciousness by the swift shutter of the soul of youth they add a little of that-which-we-have-heard-told, spice it with a bit of that-which-would-be-beautiful-if-it-could-have-happened, and throw in a rosy dream or two--and the compound, well warmed in the fecund soil of the childish imagination, becomes far more real and attractive to us than the drab incidents of our grown-up yesterdays.
