used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
from appearances alone
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
CUPIDnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
a single distinct event
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
Mervo
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From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
sandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
a just detectable amount
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his seventh day on the island, and he could remember every incident of his brief reign.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Looking back, it seemed to him that he had done nothing during that week but enjoy each new aspect of his position as it was introduced to his notice.
at the time that
From this reading The only thing that eluded him was the recollection of the exact point when the shadow of discontent had begun to spread itself over his mind.
in or at the place that
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For nearly an hour and a half he had been engaged in an earnest attempt to trace to its source the acute fit of depression which had come--apparently from nowhere--to poison his existence that morning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG ADAM CUPID On a red sandstone rock at the edge of the water, where the island curved sharply out into the sea, Prince John of Mervo sat and brooded on first causes.
