used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
how long something has existed
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By the same Author.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
fearless and daring
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
conventionalitynoun
conformity with conventional thought and behavior
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
travel across or pass over
From this reading WHERE HIGHWAYS CROSS.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
at any time
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
set up or found
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
HIGHWAYSnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading WHERE HIGHWAYS CROSS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
https
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From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
idyllnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
immediately past
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
not any; not one
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
and nothing more
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
Identical; not different.
From this reading By the same Author.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
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 “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading See https:// Text enclosed by equal signs is in bold face (=bold=).
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the same Author.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
precisely as stated
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE HIGHWAYS CROSS.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
which person or people
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I very much doubt whether the story of a middle-aged man’s first and last love has ever been told with more of truth and tenderness than are found here.”--_The New Age._ “A charming idyll.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
a late time of life
From this reading “His study of the first and only love of a middle-aged man who, for forty years, has lived only in his work and his thoughts, has no touch of conventionality, but is a singularly truthful and vivid rendering of the late, sudden, and almost convulsive blossoming of a supreme passion.”--_Daily Chronicle._
