used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Basely abandon duty, virtue, and energy?--No!
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
Baselyadverb
in a despicable, ignoble manner
From this reading Basely abandon duty, virtue, and energy?--No!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
CowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading If I deceive myself?--Well!--And if I do, what is to follow?--Rashness?--Cowardice?--What!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading If I deceive myself?--Well!--And if I do, what is to follow?--Rashness?--Cowardice?--What!
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
despondverb
lose confidence or hope; become dejected
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Basely abandon duty, virtue, and energy?--No!
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Basely abandon duty, virtue, and energy?--No!
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If I deceive myself?--Well!--And if I do, what is to follow?--Rashness?--Cowardice?--What!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
forebodeverbUS /fɔːrˈboʊd/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
Henley
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From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I deceive myself?--Well!--And if I do, what is to follow?--Rashness?--Cowardice?--What!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
l'Université
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From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
not any; not one
From this reading Basely abandon duty, virtue, and energy?--No!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
others
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From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
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perceivest
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From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
Rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading If I deceive myself?--Well!--And if I do, what is to follow?--Rashness?--Cowardice?--What!
on the contrary
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Do not suffer me to continue in a state of delusion, if thou perceivest it to be such.
express in words
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
Trenchard
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From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ Aid me if thou canst, Oliver, to think, or rather to unravel my own entangled thoughts.
unutterableadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Basely abandon duty, virtue, and energy?--No!
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Be explicit; tell me if thou dost but so much as forebode: for at moments I myself despond; though at others I am wasted to the heaven of heavens, to certainty, and bliss unutterable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If I deceive myself?--Well!--And if I do, what is to follow?--Rashness?--Cowardice?--What!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If I deceive myself?--Well!--And if I do, what is to follow?--Rashness?--Cowardice?--What!
