used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
clangornoun
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
creepsnounUS /kriːps/
a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
a movement into or inward
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
at any time
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
set up or found
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
provoking horror
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
intense and profound fear
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
inextricablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnekstrɪkʌbli/
in an inextricable manner
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
immediately past
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
go away from a place
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
the force of workers available
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
midafternoonnounUS /ˈmɪdæftərnuːn/
the middle part of the afternoon
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
nauseatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːzieɪtəd/
feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
refrigerationnounUS /rɪˌfrɪdʒərˈeɪʃən/
the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
rooming-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
express in words
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I found it in the glare of midafternoon, in the clangor of a metropolis, and in the teeming midst of a shabby and commonplace rooming-house with a prosaic landlady and two stalwart men by my side.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
at the time that
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
which person or people
From this reading There are those who say I respond to cold as others do to a bad odor, and I am the last to deny the impression.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What I will do is to relate the most horrible circumstance I ever encountered, and leave it to you to judge whether or not this forms a suitable explanation of my peculiarity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _A tale of dark science, and the ghastly mystery that enveloped the Spanish doctor's attempts at artificial refrigeration._ You ask me to explain why I am afraid of a draft of cool air; why I shiver more than others upon entering a cold room, and seem nauseated and repelled when the chill of evening creeps through the heat of a mild autumn day.
