Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

anew

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

(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 . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

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From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia

From this reading BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON.

(Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

without comfort

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

without stop or interruption

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

cause to lose courage

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

based on or having the nature of an illusion

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

being nothing more than specified

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

not any; not one

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

on one occasion

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

and nothing more

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

in a hasty and foolhardy manner

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

Identical; not different.

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

previously unknown

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was no light or easy journey he had thus rashly undertaken on the faith of a dream,--for dream he still believed it to be.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Many weary days and nights were consumed in the comfortless tedium of travel, .

used to ask for information about something

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

at the time that

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

belonging to which person

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

in the company of; together with

From this reading . and though he constantly told himself what unheard-of folly it was to pursue an illusive chimera of his own imagination,--a mere phantasm which had somehow or other taken possession of his brain at a time when that brain must have been acted upon (so he continued to think) by strong mesmeric or magnetic influence, he went on his way all the same with a sort of dogged obstinacy which no fatigue could daunt or lessen.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He never lay down to rest without the faint hope of seeing once again, if only in sleep, the radiant Being whose haunting words had sent him on this quest of "Ardath,"--but herein his expectations were not realized.