used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I made little progress and unearthed no fresh clews.
clewsnounUS /kluːz/
the cords used to suspend a hammock
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
Dempsey-Carpentier
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From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
set up or found
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But I made little progress and unearthed no fresh clews.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
the act of departing
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
high-brow
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From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
go away from a place
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But I made little progress and unearthed no fresh clews.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
low-brow
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From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But I made little progress and unearthed no fresh clews.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
not any; not one
From this reading But I made little progress and unearthed no fresh clews.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But I made little progress and unearthed no fresh clews.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
psycho-analysis
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From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
spiritualismnounUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəlɪzəm/
(theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uneventful, that is, from the standpoint of our quest, though eventful enough to me personally.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
Turgenieff
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From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading But I made little progress and unearthed no fresh clews.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was a languid and cynical guest at many high-brow and low-brow gatherings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Famous Tea In spite of the promise of recent events and the possible clews which Moore and I believed we had found, the next three weeks were uneventful.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I discussed Turgenieff, spiritualism, psycho-analysis, free love, and so forth at the one until my ears burned; and polo, the Dempsey-Carpentier match, women, politics and stocks at the other until I could start my tongue going and go away and leave it.
