used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
(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 In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
clipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
at any time
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
ExplanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
faultyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːlti/
having a defect
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
FULFILLMENTnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
usually; as a rule
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
inaccurateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnækjərət/
not accurate
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
a particular point in time
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
be seated
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
sodiumnounUS /ˈsoʊdiəm/
a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
Spencer'snounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spencer” — English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
which person or people
From this reading They are generally inaccurate too; for who can reduce a fantasy to a formula?
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Nor should they ever be allowed to clip the wings of romance.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE FULFILLMENT OF THE WISH Explanations of motive are apt to become tedious.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the painter who bade his subject sit under a sodium light would justly be deemed a lunatic, and any analysis of Spencer's character drawn from his latest prank would be faulty in the extreme.
a late time of life
From this reading In all London at that moment there was not a more level headed man of his years.
