adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
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From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
falsifiedverbUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “falsify” — make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
gendernounUS /ˈdʒendər/
a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It was remarked that the clock began to strike, and I began to cry, simultaneously.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading I need say nothing here, on the first head, because nothing can show better than my history whether that prediction was verified or falsified by the result.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed and believe) on a Friday, at twelve o’clock at night.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In consideration of the day and hour of my birth, it was declared by the nurse, and by some sage women in the neighbourhood who had taken a lively interest in me several months before there was any possibility of our becoming personally acquainted, first, that I was destined to be unlucky in life; and secondly, that I was privileged to see ghosts and spirits; both these gifts inevitably attaching, as they believed, to all unlucky infants of either gender, born towards the small hours on a Friday night.
