used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
anew
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
confidantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænts/
plural of “confidant” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
psychological suffering
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
fallowadjectiveUS /ˈfæloʊ/
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
flavoredverbUS /ˈfleɪvərd/
past form of “flavor” — lend flavor to
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
engage in
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
and nothing more
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
an amount of time
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
by chance
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
ROSSUM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
ruminationsnounUS /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “rumination” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading I deemed it best to cease my unprofitable ruminations over things flavored with some distress.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading MISS VAN ROSSUM CALLS For some time I have permitted these pages to lie fallow.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
which person or people
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why keep on rehearsing them over and over again and sitting down in the wee small hours to make confidants of heartless sheets of paper?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought I would not continue to jot down the events and the feelings that crowded themselves upon me, since they could serve only to make more permanent to mind and memory a period of my life in which there has been much sweetness and comfort of mind mingled, however, with the sadness that comes upon the man who knows he can never achieve his heart's desire.
a late time of life
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet to-day I feel that, in after years, they may possibly prove of value to me.
