Literary Motifs

noun a small piece of partly burned coal or wood that has stopped giving off flames but still has combustible matter in it

• The cinder from the fireplace left a mark on the carpet.
• Be careful not to step on the cinder from the bonfire.
• I accidentally kicked a cinder while walking in the dark.
• His heart felt like a cold cinder after the breakup.

noun Father Time

• Father Time is often depicted as an elderly man with a long beard and a scythe.
• My dad always jokes that he's starting to look like Father Time with all his gray hair.
• I can't believe how fast Father Time is flying by, it feels like just yesterday it was New Year's!
• As we age, we can't help but feel the presence of Father Time ticking away the moments of our lives.

noun a title or form of address for a queen or empress

adjective of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average

• The Great Mother is a revered figure in many ancient mythologies.
• I can't wait to celebrate Mother's Day with the Great Mother of our family.
• My mom is the Great Mother of all moms.
• Nature is often referred to as the Great Mother, providing and nurturing all living beings.

noun A meal, specifically the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion

• The Last Supper is a famous religious event depicted in many works of art.
• We learned about the Last Supper in Sunday school.
• I heard the Last Supper was a real feast!
• Their dinner party felt like a modern-day Last Supper.

noun Phaethon can refer to a type of sports car produced by the German company BMW.

• Phaethon was the son of Helios in Greek mythology, known for attempting to drive his father's chariot and causing chaos.
• Have you heard of the story of Phaethon and Helios?
• Phaethon really messed things up when he tried to drive the chariot of the sun.
• Like Phaethon, he was filled with ambition but lacked the skill to handle the responsibility.

noun a former French coin

• In many cultures, sou is considered a staple food made from wheat flour and water.
• Do you want to grab some sou for lunch later?
• I heard that new restaurant serves bomb sou.
• His words were like a comforting sou for her troubled mind.

noun a feeling of intense longing for something

adjective having or showing a strong desire or longing

• The artist's paintings reflect a deep yearning for inner peace and tranquility.
• She couldn't help but feel a yearning for adventure as she scrolled through travel blogs.
• I've got a serious yearning for some pizza right now.
• His yearning for success burned like a fierce flame within him.

noun precipitation that appears to be red or blood-colored

• The phenomenon of blood rain, where rain appears red or brown due to the presence of algae or dust particles, has been observed in various parts of the world.
• Have you heard about that creepy blood rain that supposedly fell in a town nearby?
• I ain't stepping outside in that blood rain, it's freaky as hell.
• The political climate was so tense, it felt like blood rain was about to pour down on us at any moment.

noun The Latin phrase 'fons et origo' translates to 'source and origin' in English, and can refer to the beginning or root of something.

conjunction The conjunction 'et' in 'fons et origo' means 'and' in Latin, connecting the two nouns 'fons' and 'origo'.

• The fons et origo of the legal system can be traced back to ancient Roman law.
• She's like the fons et origo of all the gossip in our office.
• He thinks he's the fons et origo of coolness, but really he's just a poser.
• In this painting, the artist portrays the tree as the fons et origo of life itself.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• The ababdehs tribe has a long history of nomadic lifestyle in the desert.
• I heard that the ababdehs are expert camel riders.
• The ababdehs are known for their skills in the desert.
• The ababdehs are like the kings of the desert, ruling over the vast expanse with their knowledge and expertise.

noun In Greek mythology, Acheron is known as the river of pain or woe, and is one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld.

• The river Acheron in Greek mythology is said to be the river of pain and woe.
• Let's avoid going near the Acheron river, it's rumored to be haunted.
• I heard that place is like the Acheron, totally creepy and unsettling.
• After the betrayal, their friendship felt like crossing the Acheron river, dark and full of sorrow.