used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The narrative becomes depressing to write and depressing to read.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The narrative becomes depressing to write and depressing to read.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The narrative becomes depressing to write and depressing to read.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
gropesnounUS /ɡroʊps/
plural of “grope” — the act of groping; and instance of groping
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
KeatsnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The narrative becomes depressing to write and depressing to read.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The narrative becomes depressing to write and depressing to read.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The narrative becomes depressing to write and depressing to read.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From this point forwards nothing but misery remains to be recorded of John Keats.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading The sensation is like that of being confined in a dark vault at noonday.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading One knows, indeed, that the sun of the poet's genius is blazing outside, and that, on emerging from the vault, we shall be restored to light and warmth; but the atmosphere within is not the less dark and laden, nor the shades the less murky.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading In tedious wretchedness, racked and dogged with the pang of body and soul, exasperated and protesting, raging now, and now ground down into patience and acceptance, Keats gropes through the valley of the shadow of death.
produce a literary work
From this reading The narrative becomes depressing to write and depressing to read.
