used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
brewer'snounUS /ˈbruːərz/
possessive form of “brewer” — someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
cannot
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From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
Dennis
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From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
duskinessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
any strong feeling
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
divisible by two
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
not accessible to view
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
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 There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
as might be expected
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
a safe place
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
move hurridly
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
a state of social isolation
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
express in speech
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
express in words
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
a special situation
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
at the time that
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
which person or people
From this reading There are many sincere but shallow people who must tell of and talk away every passing emotion.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The duskiness and solitude of the street seemed a grateful refuge, and the night wind was to his flushed face like a cool hand laid on a feverish brow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NIGHT THOUGHTS Dennis passed out of the heavy, massive entrance to the wealthy brewer's mansion with a sense of relief as if escaping from prison.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was indeed glad to be alone, for his was one of those deep, earnest natures that cannot rush to the world in garrulous confidence when disturbed and perplexed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not of the abundance of their hearts, for abundance there is not, but of the uppermost thing in their hearts their mouths must speak, even though the subjects be of the delicate nature that would naturally be hidden.
