againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He raised his head and looked again at Derues.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Yes,” said Monsieur de Lamotte, “I had asked that question.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He raised his head and looked again at Derues.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
cure's
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From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
Derues
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From this reading He raised his head and looked again at Derues.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
easy-chair
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From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He raised his head and looked again at Derues.
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 He raised his head and looked again at Derues.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes,” said Monsieur de Lamotte, “I had asked that question.”
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
Lamotte
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From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He raised his head and looked again at Derues.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
precursorsnounUS /priˈkɜːrsərz/
plural of “precursor” — a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Yes,” said Monsieur de Lamotte, “I had asked that question.”
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised his head and looked again at Derues.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes,” said Monsieur de Lamotte, “I had asked that question.”
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
senses-revelations
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From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes,” said Monsieur de Lamotte, “I had asked that question.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the latter had had time to note the impression produced by the cure’s remark, and this renewed examination did not disturb him.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And I was going to answer that there are certain secret warnings which can be received by the soul long before they are intelligible to the bodily senses-revelations not understood at first, but which later connect themselves with realities of which they are in some way the precursors.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Monsieur, de Lamotte, who had sunk back in his easy-chair and seemed lost in his reflections, started on hearing these words.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said Monsieur de Lamotte, “I had asked that question.”
