used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
AlbumnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
react verbally
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading ON DANCING.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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give a description of
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
hypocritesnounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪts/
plural of “hypocrite” — a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading Some are such hypocrites, too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
and nothing more
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
used to form the superlative
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON DANCING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
others
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From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
Querist
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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
in a serious manner
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some are such hypocrites, too.
carry out
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some are such hypocrites, too.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Some go in for it seriously, and describe their inmost feelings on the pages; some take a witty strain, and put down the most ridiculous things they can think of; while others write just what comes first.
produce a literary work
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Dreadful indeed they are to write in, but not altogether uninteresting to peruse, though the interest comes not so much in the answers themselves as in the manner in which they are written.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was looking through a "Querist Album" the other day; one of those dreadful confession books in which you are required to answer the most absurd questions.
