used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
Algarcife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading And Anthony upheld this declaration.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
entiretynounUS /ɪnˈtaɪərti/
the state of being total and complete
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
fallacynounUS /ˈfæləsi/
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
inspiritingadjective
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
Mariana
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From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
self-sustainingadjective
able to provide for your own needs without help from others
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They accepted in its entirety the fallacy that love is a self-sustaining force, independent of material conditions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And Anthony upheld this declaration.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading And Anthony upheld this declaration.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So long as we love each other," Mariana declared, "nothing matters."
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading Anthony and Mariana founded their life together upon well-worn principles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To Algarcife those first months of intimate association were inexpressibly fresh and inspiriting.
