aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You understand,” he murmured, “and you remember too--at last.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And one of these was certainly upon me now.
one or the other of two
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
a state of high honor
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
Julius
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From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
and nothing more
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
immediately past
From this reading “You understand,” he murmured, “and you remember too--at last.”
the sound of laughing
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made no reply.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And one of these was certainly upon me now.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “You understand,” he murmured, “and you remember too--at last.”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
not any; not one
From this reading I made no reply.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And one of these was certainly upon me now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And one of these was certainly upon me now.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “You understand,” he murmured, “and you remember too--at last.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I made no reply.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
in a strange manner
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And one of these was certainly upon me now.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “You understand,” he murmured, “and you remember too--at last.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “You understand,” he murmured, “and you remember too--at last.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And one of these was certainly upon me now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And one of these was certainly upon me now.
at the time that
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
window-sill
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From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I stood alone with Julius, Nature alive and stirring strangely, as with aggressive power, just beyond the narrow window-sill on which he leaned.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There are moments when extraordinary emotions, beyond expression either of tears or laughter, move the heart as with the glory of another world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You understand,” he murmured, “and you remember too--at last.”
