used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
(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 Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
in addition
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
having made preparations
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
Eastwood
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From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Let not that kind listener be shocked if I call it an accident.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
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 such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sometimes it is the influence which shapes our lives, but sometimes, also, it is so slight an episode that we are disposed to smile or to sneer at the prevailing human prejudice which makes it the chief centre of existence in all song and story.
(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 The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The story of such sudden passions as this, which had come upon Frederick Eastwood, are common enough and well known.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Love is a subject which concerns and interests the whole world, and though there is not much that is novel to be said about it, it is the event or accident in life of which the gentle reader never tires.
