Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

(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 It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

any thing at all

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

the act of waking

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

a very sleepy state

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

one or the other of two

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

set up or found

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

depressingly dark

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

move upward

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Drowsiness, by some strange influence, had been completely banished from his eyes, and in its stead he became sensible of a profound depression of spirits.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

in the direction of

From this reading That same night toward morning Henry suddenly awoke from a sound sleep.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Physically, he was entirely comfortable, nor could he trace to any sensation from without either this sudden awakening or the mental condition in which he found himself.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He recalled his usual frame of mind, in which these things seemed attractive, with a dull wonderment that so baseless a delusion should be so strong and so general.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was not that he thought of anything in particular that was gloomy or discouraging, but that all the ends and aims, not only of his own individual life, but of life in general, had assumed an aspect so empty, vain, and colourless, that he felt he would not rise from his bed for anything existence had to offer.