used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
coldblooded
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From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
intentionally conceived
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
any strong feeling
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
of great significance or value
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
intensest
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From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
held dear
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
something you have to do
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
and nothing more
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
express in words
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
shrewder
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From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So I am conscious than any account I can now give of it must be a most imperfect one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps the extraordinary statements which I had just heard might have affected me differently, had the persons concerned been entire strangers to me; but this they were not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have often in later days tried to recall the state of mind in which I was on this miserable night: but have never been able perfectly to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can only say that I was overpowered by an emotion which was probably the intensest form of pity--a feeling always peculiarly strong with me, and which on far lighter occasions is aroused in my breast to an extent which must appear absurd and childish to shrewder and more coldblooded persons.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Constance had played an important and fateful part already in my life; the young prince had come into contact with me at eventful moments; and I had loved Constance, and the prince had inspired me with interest and sympathy such as an older brother might feel for a younger.
