adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that I followed any such line of reasoning at the time.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
BAGnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
combustionnounUS /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
componentnounUS /kəmˈpoʊnənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
ephemeraladjectiveUS /ɪˈfemərəl/
lasting a very short time
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Not that I followed any such line of reasoning at the time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
fusingverbUS /ˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “fuse” — mix together different elements
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
GOLDnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Not that I followed any such line of reasoning at the time.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that I followed any such line of reasoning at the time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Not that I followed any such line of reasoning at the time.
seidlitz
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From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not that I followed any such line of reasoning at the time.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not that I followed any such line of reasoning at the time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This is especially true, I fancy, of people with temperament, the modern substitute for imagination.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is a nice question whether lovers begin to love when they are together, or when they are apart.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GOLD BAG I have always smiled at those cases of spontaneous combustion which, like fusing the component parts of a seidlitz powder, unite two people in a bubbling and ephemeral ecstasy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But surely there is possible, with but a single meeting, an attraction so great, a community of mind and interest so strong, that between that first meeting and the next the bond may grow into something stronger.
