188
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From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARTIST'S STUDIO.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
ARTIST'SnounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading AN ARTIST'S STUDIO.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
gloomiest
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From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
insomnianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːmniə/
an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
irritateverbUS /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
overworkverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/
use too much
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
overworry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
quietestadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətəst/
superlative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading AN ARTIST'S STUDIO.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Chief among these was a protracted and terrible insomnia, accompanied by the utmost depression of spirits and anxiety of mind.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the winter of 188-, I was afflicted by a series of nervous ailments, brought on by overwork and overworry.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I became filled with the gloomiest anticipations of evil; and my system was strung up by slow degrees to such a high tension of physical and mental excitement, that the quietest and most soothing of friendly voices had no other effect upon me than to jar and irritate.
WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Work was impossible; music, my one passion, intolerable; books became wearisome to my sight; and even a short walk in the open air brought with it such lassitude and exhaustion, that I soon grew to dislike the very thought of moving out of doors.
