used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And of course you know whom I mean.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
every person
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
apart from; not including
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
a boy or man
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And of course you know whom I mean.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And of course you know whom I mean.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
engage in
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And of course you know whom I mean.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading S. K. said it was not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
many times at short intervals
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading S. K. said it was not.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
ValentinesnounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
plural of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
in or at the place that
From this reading He said that everybody has their monastery garden where they, quite alone, make the prettiest rhymes to love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His name comes from an old monk, which is strange, I think.
which person or people
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And of course you know whom I mean.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading To quote S. K., it had an entirely “sane and logical” explanation, and it was started by that little fellow who wears wings, carries a quiver, is talked of and felt often, but is never seen--except on Valentines.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And of course you know whom I mean.
