used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could not.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
entrappedverbUS /ɪnˈtræpt/
inflected form of “entrap” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap
From this reading He was entrapped.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he could not.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
engage in
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
become covered with mist
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he could not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
done under pressure
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
not known
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Like mists ascending from a valley they rose from the depths of his heart.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was entrapped.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He wandered hither and thither at random through this mist of love, and whatever he did, he did but turn round and round an obscure fixed idea, a Desire unknown, terrible and fascinating as a flame to an insect.
WhirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Whirling thoughts rushed in his mind; he could make nothing of them.
