used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
BERNARDnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
bestialitynounUS /besˈtʃælɪti/
the stupid brutal quality of a beast
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
elevateverbUS /ˈeləveɪt/
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
divisible by two
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
usually; as a rule
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
one's
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and nothing more
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outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
Quincey's
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From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
not in physical motion
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
a special situation
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading De Quincey's brilliant attempt to elevate it to a place among the fine arts has only enriched its horrors as an abstract idea.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Even detached from its usual environment of darkness, and ignorance, and vice, it is an ugly thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BERNARD BROWN Murder is generally associated in one's mind with darkness, the still hours of night, and bestiality.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It is the outcome of the fierce animal lust for blood, provoked by low passions working in low minds.
