adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
bodings
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From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
disquietedadjective
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
ENDnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
forebodings
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
gloomiest
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From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
JESTnounUS /dʒest/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
presentiments
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE "JEST."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the close observer of real life, to a large degree, loses faith in these bodings of ill.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He learns that sombre impressions result more often from a defective digestion and a disquieted conscience than from any other cause; and that, after the gloomiest forebodings, the days pass in unusual serenity.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a common impression that impending disasters cast their shadows before; and especially in the realm of fiction do we find that much is made of presentiments, which are usually fulfilled in a very dramatic way.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not that this is always true, but it would almost seem the rule.
