used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
in actual fact
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
in the past
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
rid of obstructions
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
divisible by two
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
at any time
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
not any; not one
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
express in words
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
in the near future
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
not in physical motion
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am a prisoner in a Spanish fortress: is not even that better than a peasant in an Irish hovel?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
unfriended
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From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading No, far from it; but my grief, like the course of a mountain torrent, soon ran off, and left the stream of my life clear and untroubled as ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not pretend to say that my disappointment was not most acute and painful, or that I suffered little from the contemplation of my ruined hopes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is true, thought I, this is a terrible contrast to what I was a week ago; but still, is it not a long way in advance of what my original condition promised?
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The first revulsion of feeling over, the terrible shock of that fall from the pinnacle of wealth and greatness to the lowly condition of a prisoner unfriended and destitute,--I actually began to enjoy my life, and feel something wonderfully like happiness.
