used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of Joe Ridder it was distinctly the former.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
CUPIDnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
debatableadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In the case of Joe Ridder it was distinctly the former.
dynamicadjectiveUS /daɪˈnæmɪk/
characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
footlightsnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In the case of Joe Ridder it was distinctly the former.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
Joe
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From this reading In the case of Joe Ridder it was distinctly the former.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
held dear
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
Lucinda
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From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
profligacynounUS /ˈprɔːflɪɡæsi/
the trait of spending extravagantly
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
Ridder
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From this reading In the case of Joe Ridder it was distinctly the former.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
SLUMMING
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From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading At nineteen his knowledge of the tender passion consisted of dynamic impressions received across the footlights at an angle of forty-five degrees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning, Miss Lucinda, shorn and penitent, was led forth from the scene of her recent profligacy.
(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 It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading CUPID GOES SLUMMING It is a debatable question whether love is a cause or an effect, whether Adam discovered a heart in the recesses of his anatomy before or after the appearance of Eve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was her final exit from a world which for a little space she had loved not wisely but too well.
