adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
amuckadverbUS /əˈmʌk/
wildly; without self-control
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My expedition into the country and romance had been disappointing.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading My expedition into the country and romance had been disappointing.
croakingnounUS /ˈkroʊkɪŋ/
a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading My expedition into the country and romance had been disappointing.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading My expedition into the country and romance had been disappointing.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My expedition into the country and romance had been disappointing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
MalaysnounUS /məˈleɪz/
plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
MUTUALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
printer'snounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
retrospectnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading My expedition into the country and romance had been disappointing.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
SleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sleep had again proved better than all philosophy or medicine, for it had refreshed me and given something of the morning's elasticity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
window-lattice
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From this reading MUTUAL DISCOVERIES I must have slept for an hour or more, for when I awoke I saw through the window-lattice that the sun was declining in the west.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I felt as if thrown back on to my old life and work in precisely their old form.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I naturally indulged in a brief retrospect, conscious that while nothing had happened, since the croaking printer's remark, that I would care to print in the paper, experiences had occurred that touched me closer than would the news that all the Malays of Asia were running amuck.
