used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
(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 Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
DISSOLUTIONnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading DISSOLUTION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
dullards
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From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
a young female
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
the force of workers available
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
and nothing more
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What might have happened after this act of open rebellion I do not know.
which person or people
From this reading Certain I am that a man so complete in all his faculties could not lack the universal faculty of love; it is only dullards who are cold to Venus.
belonging to which person
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The greatest men have always been the most open to the charms of women; subsequent events proved so much at least in Robert’s case.
but in spite of that
From this reading Perhaps these terrifying overtures were the first signs of a real but as yet unconscious passion, just called into existence by some unexpected charm of a girl whose charms he had never understood.
