used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Love is a result rather than a cause.
any thing at all
From this reading Could anything be more common-sense or scientific than that?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is that what men believe?" she asked.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could anything be more common-sense or scientific than that?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Is that what men believe?" she asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Love is a result rather than a cause.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
common-sense
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From this reading Could anything be more common-sense or scientific than that?"
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could anything be more common-sense or scientific than that?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Love is a result rather than a cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Love is a result rather than a cause.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Is that what men believe?" she asked.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
propinquitynoun
the property of being close together
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
on the contrary
From this reading "Love is a result rather than a cause.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Love is a result rather than a cause.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Could anything be more common-sense or scientific than that?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is that what men believe?" she asked.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Love is a result rather than a cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could anything be more common-sense or scientific than that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It comes from the combination of one or more causes: propinquity, similarity of tastes, natural attributes, I might go on indefinitely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Is that what men believe?" she asked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two natures are attracted to each other before marriage, but love really comes as a result of the closer companionship which follows.
