used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Rubbing my eyes, I looked around the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
intentionally conceived
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rubbing my eyes, I looked around the room.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
Horatio
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From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
how
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From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
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 I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rubbing my eyes, I looked around the room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
not any; not one
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
and nothing more
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
others
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From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
PHANTOMnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Rubbing my eyes, I looked around the room.
RubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Rubbing my eyes, I looked around the room.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
express in words
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
a person, without saying who
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
at the time that
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE PHANTOM And now I am about to recount an occurrence so strange and unearthly that I have sometimes since doubted whether it was not the creation of my own fancy; whether or not I really saw what I am about to relate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I know not how long I slept, whether one hour or five; I only know that I was awakened by that peculiar sensation which thou hast felt in thy sleep, when conscious that someone is gazing intently at thee.
a Caucasian
From this reading I can only set down in black and white what really took place, as best I can.
which person or people
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I can offer no reasonable hypothesis that would account for such a physical impossibility--something that we are taught to sneer at--I can only say with others who have trod before us: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in thy philosophy."
