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From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
1923
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From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
(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 The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
Apuleius
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From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
AssnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
assignverbUS /əˈsaɪn/
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He is said to have been initiated in the ‘mysteries’ of various religious fraternities.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
brought into existence
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
CarthagenounUS /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/
an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
true confidential information
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
elaborationnounUS /ɪˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
EpisodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
ErosnounUS /ˈɪrɑːs/
(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
fablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
fraternitiesnounUS /frəˈtɜːrnətiz/
plural of “fraternity” — a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading He is said to have been initiated in the ‘mysteries’ of various religious fraternities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He is said to have been initiated in the ‘mysteries’ of various religious fraternities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
not accessible to view
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading He is said to have been initiated in the ‘mysteries’ of various religious fraternities.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
Madaura
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From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He is said to have been initiated in the ‘mysteries’ of various religious fraternities.
mysticismnounUS /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
and nothing more
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
pregnancynounUS /ˈpreɡnənsi/
the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
PsychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He is said to have been initiated in the ‘mysteries’ of various religious fraternities.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He is said to have been initiated in the ‘mysteries’ of various religious fraternities.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
a quantity of money
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
theosophynoun
a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
ThonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
thro
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From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apuleius was a Roman citizen of Madaura in N. Africa, and was born about 130 A.D. He inherited a large sum of money from his father, and after spending much of it in extensive travels, settled down ultimately to a literary life at Carthage, where he was held in great honor.
in or at the place that
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He had an inquiring adventurous turn of mind and character, uniting a thorough enjoyment of life with a tendency to mysticism and oriental speculation (the theosophy of the time), which shows itself in his works.
world-old
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From this reading The story of Eros and Psyche (or Cupid and Psyche as he calls it) probably came to Apuleius thro’ Greek channels; but it seems to be one of those world-old fables to which it is difficult to assign a date or locality, and which owing to some hidden pregnancy of meaning are graciously received in all ages and places.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _First published in this form in 1923_ Tho’ the story of Eros and Psyche is alluded to by various earlier writers, our only source for its details is, I believe, in that animated and amusing romance, the _Golden Ass_ of Apuleius; where it occurs as an Episode, and where it is told at considerable length and with elaboration.
