used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
AdditionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
anew
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
CommunenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
consideratelyadverb
in a considerate manner
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And what the illness was I know not to the present day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
Finisnoun
the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
Frederick'snounUS /ˈfredrɪks/
possessive form of “frederick” — a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
yet to be or coming
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
grandson'snounUS /ˈɡrændsʌnz/
possessive form of “grandson” — a male grandchild
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
Hodgson
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From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And what the illness was I know not to the present day.
immediately past
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
manifestonounUS /ˌmænəˈfestoʊ/
a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And what the illness was I know not to the present day.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
Pratt's
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From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And what the illness was I know not to the present day.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
ProtocolnounUS /ˈproʊtəkɑːl/
(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
recurs
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From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
Rudolf's
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From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
and nothing more
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
typhusnounUS /ˈtaɪfəs/
rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
From this reading The people about me called it considerately “typhus,” but I believe that it was simply--madness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what the illness was I know not to the present day.
at the time that
From this reading When for the first time I came to myself again peace had been concluded and the Commune was over.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had been in bed for a month ill, nursed by my faithful Mrs. Anna, without any consciousness of being alive.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
produce a literary work
From this reading _Serious mental illness, consequent on my husband’s death.--This recurs occasionally.--Conclusion of my diary.--Additions to “The Protocol of Peace”.--Progress of the Peace movement.--Mr. Hodgson Pratt’s letter.--The Emperor Frederick’s manifesto.--I write the last word of my autobiography.--My grandson’s christening.--My daughter’s engagement.--Rudolf’s speech at the christening.--“Hail to the Future!”--Finis._
