used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
attunes
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From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
Edith's
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From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
eloping
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From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
else
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From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
flirtationsnounUS /flərˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “flirtation” — playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
generatesverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪts/
third-person singular of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
love-affairs
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From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
a particular point in time
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
by chance
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
moving very fast
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading She, on her part, dismissed all unpleasant thoughts from her mind, and reveled in the joy of the moment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a curious, but undeniable, fact that there is something in the effect of rapid motion upon the senses that generates love.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Possibly it is the poetry of movement which attunes the mind to thoughts of a less practical nature.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The dance, the swift motion of an ocean liner, the whirl of a motor car, are they not responsible for a multitude of sins; else why the ballroom flirtations, the love-affairs on shipboard, the eloping heiress and the chauffeur?
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Certain it is that there was something in the drive to Garden City at Edith's side that morning, which engendered in West a more passive attitude, a more willing yielding to their growing love for each other, than he had felt while walking with her in the park the day before.
