used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
Clithero
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From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
flitted
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From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
half-seen
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From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
inquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
Methought
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From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
a particular point in time
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since my return home, my mind had been fully occupied by schemes and reflections relative to Clithero.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Methought the sentiment that impelled him to visit me was not affection or complacency, but inquietude and anger.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
Waldegrave
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From this reading During my sleep, the image of Waldegrave flitted before me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, however, was nearly banished from my waking thoughts, occurred in an incongruous and half-seen form, to my dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The project suggested by thee, and to which I had determined to devote my leisure, was forgotten, or remembered for a moment and at wide intervals.
