(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I answered not: I began to doubt my own identity.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
Baie
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From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
banquetingnoun
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading I wandered into the banqueting hall, calling for Rinaldo.
have
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I answered not: I began to doubt my own identity.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I wandered into the banqueting hall, calling for Rinaldo.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I answered not: I began to doubt my own identity.
else
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From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
entreated
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From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wandered into the banqueting hall, calling for Rinaldo.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading I wandered into the banqueting hall, calling for Rinaldo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading I answered not: I began to doubt my own identity.
intangiblenounUS /ˌɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
assets that are saleable though not material or physical
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I wandered into the banqueting hall, calling for Rinaldo.
go away from a place
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I answered not: I began to doubt my own identity.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I answered not: I began to doubt my own identity.
and nothing more
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I answered not: I began to doubt my own identity.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
Rinaldo
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From this reading I wandered into the banqueting hall, calling for Rinaldo.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
a special situation
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I wandered into the banqueting hall, calling for Rinaldo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I only remembered distinctly that I was to leave that day, to go to Baie: every thing else seemed blank, intangible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
at the time that
From this reading Reason almost failed me, when I awoke the next day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The count followed me, entreated me to recollect myself, to bear misfortunes with calmness, with fortitude; asked what he could do for me.
