used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
equally
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
contrastsnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/
plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
at any time
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
fusionnounUS /ˈfjuːʒən/
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
held up in the air
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
become covered with mist
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
not any; not one
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
OppositesnounUS /ˈɑːpəzəts/
plural of “opposite” — a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
having a point
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
Identical; not different.
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
SEAMYadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmi/
showing a seam
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEAMY SIDE OF A GREAT MAN (_continued_).
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
unsuitedadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtɪd/
not easy to combine harmoniously
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If ever people were unsuited for life side by side it was these two.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
at the time that
From this reading Love feeds on contrasts like this and laughs when they are pointed out, so powerful does it feel itself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Opposites by instinct, by education and temperament, thinking alike on no one subject, they were the North and the South face to face without the slightest chance of fusion.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But later, when everyday life sets in, during the monotony of days and nights passed beneath the same roof, that mist which constitutes love disappears; the veil is lifted; they begin to see each other, and, what is worse, to judge each other!
