used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But an insincere wish may turn ugly in dimensions unknown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
move towards
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But an insincere wish may turn ugly in dimensions unknown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
cookienounUS /ˈkʊki/
any of various small flat sweet cakes (“biscuit” is the British term)
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
darkly-tapestried
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From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading But an insincere wish may turn ugly in dimensions unknown.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
eerilyadverbUS /ˈɪrəli/
in an unnatural eery manner
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
Evelyn
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From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
at any time
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
Falabella
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From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
he'd
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From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
insincereadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
lacking sincerity
From this reading But an insincere wish may turn ugly in dimensions unknown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
on one occasion
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
PoenounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
having a point
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
startlinglyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋliː/
in a startling manner
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A discerning critic once pointed out that Edgar Allen Poe possessed not so much a distinctive style as a distinctive _manner_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "It is my theory," Professor Falabella said, helping himself to a cookie, "that no one ever really makes a decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
transcendedverbUS /trænˈsendɪd/
past form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But an insincere wish may turn ugly in dimensions unknown.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading But an insincere wish may turn ugly in dimensions unknown.
not known
From this reading But an insincere wish may turn ugly in dimensions unknown.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Something of that same magic gleams in the darkly-tapestried little fantasy presented here, beneath Evelyn Smith's eerily enchanted wand._ A man may wish he'd married his first love and not really mean it.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading So startlingly original was his approach to the dark castles and haunted woodlands of his own somber creation that he transcended the literary by the sheer magic of his prose.
