adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DENIAL AND DEFEAT.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading DENIAL AND DEFEAT.
DENIALnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading DENIAL AND DEFEAT.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
excruciatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading I was fortunate in seeing Julia without the presence of her mother.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was fortunate in seeing Julia without the presence of her mother.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was fortunate in seeing Julia without the presence of her mother.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I was fortunate in seeing Julia without the presence of her mother.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I was fortunate in seeing Julia without the presence of her mother.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I was fortunate in seeing Julia without the presence of her mother.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My sleep that night was anything but satisfactory.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was in no mood for an explanation such as my promise necessarily implied, but I prepared my toilet with particular care--spent two hours at my office in a vain endeavor to divert myself, by a resort to business, from the conflicting and annoying sensations which afflicted me, and then proceeded to the dwelling of my uncle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was fortunate in seeing Julia without the presence of her mother.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading I had feverish dreams, unquiet slumbers, and woke at morning with an excruciating headache.
