Ulysses — Vocabulary
James Joyce
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bronzea brownish metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin The sculpture of a bull on Wall Street is made of bronze.more Show sample from book Dust slept on dull coils of bronze and silver, lozenges of cinnabar, on rubies, leprous and winedark stones.46 more a brownish metal Show general definition for bronze (as in: bronze won't corrode in salt water) a brownish-colored metal with red or yellow hues that is made of copper and (usually) tin Show editor's word notes Bronze metals in the Olympics and many other contests are awarded for third place. With the discovery of bronze (about 3,000 BC), people could make tools and weapons that were harder and more durable than those made of copper and stone that preceded bronze.
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bronze#2reddish-brown or yellowish-brown He was attracted by her shining bronze hair.more Show sample from book Bronze by gold, Miss Kennedy's head by Miss Douce's head, appeared above the crossblind of the Ormond hotel.46 more Show general definition for bronze (as in: a bronze tan) a reddish-brown or yellowish-brown color like that of one of the metals with the same name -- often used to refer to a suntan or a dark glowing complexion
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narratoran actor who helps to tell a story by talking directly to the audience (breaking the imaginary barrier between the performers and the audience) The narrator in the play, Our Town talks to characters in the play as well as to the audience.more Show sample from book Did he see only a second coincidence in the second scene narrated to him, described by the narrator as A Pisgah Sight of Palestine or The Parable of the Plums?†14 more storyteller Show general definition someone who tells a story--especially the main voice in a documentary, or a character who talks directly to the audience in a movie, play or other performance
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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book Pardoned a classical allusion.†14 more allude → allusion:an indirect reference Show general definition to make an indirect reference Show editor's word notes The expression, no allusion can mean "not even an indirect reference"; i.e., neither a direct nor an indirect reference to something.
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chordchord → chords:a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together In her first day learning the guitar, she has learned how to play G major, C major, and D major chords.more Show sample from book A hand plucking the harpstrings, merging their twining chords.†22 more chord → chords:a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded togeth… Show general definition for chord (as in: piano chord) a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together; or figuratively to express harmonious blending or clashing
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eminentrespected and well-known She studied under an eminent scientist who had won multiple international awards.more Show sample from book With the approval of the eminent poet, Mr Geo.†12 more respected and famous or important Show general definition famous, respected, or important within a particular field or profession
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pioushighly religious The cartoon with a drawing of Muhammad outraged many pious Muslims.more Show sample from book Buck Mulligan, his pious eyes upturned, prayed:12 more religious Show general definition for pious (as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral
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hypothesisa seemingly reasonable, but unproven, idea The study will test the hypothesis that a good marriage is more important than a higher income when measuring happiness.more Show sample from book What had been his hypothetical singular solutions?4 more hypothesis → hypothetical:based on a seemingly reasonable, but unproven, explanation of known facts Show general definition for hypothesis (as in: a study to test her hypothesis) a seemingly reasonable, but unproven idea or explanation based upon known facts Show editor's word notes In casual conversation, theory is a synonym for hypothesis, but a scientist would say that a hypothesis needs to pass rigorous tests before it could be accepted as a theory.
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hypothesis#2something that may or may not be true, but is temporarily treated as true to advance a discussion or to further investigation For the purpose of discussion, let's accept that the hypothesis that she is guilty as true. What would we have expected her to do after the incident?more Show sample from book …when proposing this problem for solution, he had conjectured as a working hypothesis which could not be proved impossible that a more adaptable and differently anatomically constructed race of beings might subsist otherwise under Martian…4 more Show general definition for hypothesis (as in: assume as a working hypothesis) something that may or may not be true, but is temporarily treated as true to advance a discussion or to further investigation Show editor's word notes This sense of hypothesis is typically seen in the form, hypothetical, or hypothetically.
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respectiverelating separately to the people or things just mentioned Our salespeople are paid in accordance with their respective sales.more Show sample from book When citybound frequent connection by train or tram from their respective intermediate station or terminal.†13 more Show general definition relating separately to the people or things just mentioned
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breechrear (in this case indicating that the baby came out of the birth canal butt-first) It was a difficult breech birth.†more Show sample from book A boatman got a pole and fished him out by the slack of the breeches and he was landed up to the father on the quay more dead than alive.†14 more breech → breeches:pants Show general definition rear Most commonly used today in the phrase breech birth in reference to a baby who comes out of the birth canal butt-first rather than head-first. More-archaic senses seen in classic literature include: breechcloth -- a form of loincloth consisting in a strip of material passed between the thighs and held up in front and behind by a belt or string breeches -- pants a cannon's breech -- the rear of a gun
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bardsomeone who composes poems about important events and people Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon.more Show sample from book —The bard's fellowcountrymen, John Eglinton answered, are rather tired perhaps of our brilliancies of theorising.†13 more someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and peopl… Show general definition for bard (as in: written by the bard) someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and people; or (as a proper noun) Shakespeare Show editor's word notes Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon or just the Bard.
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apprehendunderstand She doesn't yet apprehend the seriousness of the charge against her.more Show sample from book What selfimposed enigma did Bloom about to rise in order to go so as to conclude lest he should not conclude involuntarily apprehend?4 more Show general definition for apprehend (as in: apprehend the situation) to understand or perceive (see or become aware of)
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apprehend#2catch and arrest Police are determined to apprehend the murderer.more Show sample from book And straightway the minions of the law led forth from their donjon keep one whom the sleuthhounds of justice had apprehended in consequence of information received.4 more apprehend → apprehended:arrested Show general definition for apprehend (as in: apprehend the criminal) to capture and arrest someone suspected of breaking the law
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retrospectivelooking back on the past In a retrospective moment, she realized how much that summer had changed her.more Show sample from book Do you remember, harking back in a retrospective arrangement, Old Christmas night, Georgina Simpson's housewarming while they were playing the Irving Bishop game, finding the pin blindfold and thoughtreading?†6 more Show general definition looking back on the past -- sometimes with a representative selection of an artist's life work
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successionseries (one after the other) She survived a succession of catastrophes.more Show sample from book As he awaited the fatal signal he tested the edge of his horrible weapon by honing it upon his brawny forearm or decapitated in rapid succession a flock of sheep which had been provided by the admirers of his fell but necessary office.2 more sequence (one after another) Show general definition for succession (as in: a succession of events) series or sequence (one after another)
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succession#2replacement of someone who leaves a job or position Some investors are nervous that the founder and CEO is elderly, but others are comforted by a rigorous succession plan.more Show sample from book It is a mystical estate, an apostolic succession, from only begetter to only begotten.2 more replacement (of one person with another) Show general definition for succession (as in: presidential line of succession) replacement -- especially someone to taking a job or position after another leaves it
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redolentreminiscent (serving to bring to mind) The film is redolent of the early Harry Potter movies.more Show sample from book Stephen, that is when the accosting figure came to close quarters, though he was not in an over sober state himself recognised Corley's breath redolent of rotten cornjuice.†5 more reminiscent (serving to bring to mind); OR ; OR smelling like something… Show general definition reminiscent (serving to bring to mind) or: or smelling like something; or having a sweet fragrance
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opineopine → opined:express her opinion She opined on the upcoming election.more Show sample from book —The peatsmoke is going to his head, John Eglinton opined.†2 more opine → opined:expressed an opinion Show general definition to express one's opinion
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limericka 5-line poem with a rhyme scheme of aabba Bella offered to pick up the tab for each of us who was willing to compose and share a limerick.more Show sample from book Last year travelling to Ennis had to pick up that farmer's daughter's ba and hand it to her at Limerick junction.†4 more a humorous poem consisting of 5 lines with a rhyme scheme aabba Show general definition a humorous poem consisting of 5 lines with a rhyme scheme aabba Show editor's word notes Limericks often have a 9-9-6-6-9 or 8-8-5-5-8 cadence and are ridiculous. Often they are slightly indecent. Here is an example of a tame limerick: There once was a man from Nantucket Who kept all his cash in a bucket. But his daughter, named Nan, Ran away with a man And as for the bucket, Nantucket.