used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
(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 No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
extreme mental distress
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
the lower side of anything
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
a state at a particular time
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
contemplations
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From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
psychological suffering
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading My fortitude revived.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
an established custom
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
for more time
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
not any; not one
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
persecutorsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtərz/
plural of “persecutor” — someone who torments
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
reasonablenessnounUS /ˈriːzənəbʌlnəs/
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading My fortitude revived.
cut with a saw
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
carry out
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had always been accustomed to cheerfulness, good humour, and serenity; and this habit now returned to visit me at the bottom of my dungeon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such were the reflections that haunted the first days of my imprisonment, in consequence of which they were spent in perpetual anguish.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading No sooner did my contemplations take this turn, than I saw the reasonableness and possibility of tranquillity and peace; and my mind whispered to me the propriety of showing, in this forlorn condition, that I was superior to all my persecutors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, after a time, nature, wearied with distress, would no longer stoop to the burthen; thought, which is incessantly varying, introduced a series of reflections totally different.
