used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Shall I marry Jessie, and become contented--perhaps happy?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Shall I marry Jessie, and become contented--perhaps happy?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading "Shall I marry Jessie, and become contented--perhaps happy?
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did, however.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Shall I marry Jessie, and become contented--perhaps happy?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I did, however.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did, however.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
Jessie
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From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
in the recent past
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
LearynounUS /ˈlɪri/
United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
Lenore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
held dear
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
take in marriage
From this reading "Shall I marry Jessie, and become contented--perhaps happy?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
by chance
From this reading "Shall I marry Jessie, and become contented--perhaps happy?
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
only a very short time before
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I marry Jessie, and become contented--perhaps happy?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling on my part may have been folly--to a degree scarce surpassed by my mother's infatuation for Mr Leary; but to know that a certain course of action is foolish, does not always prevent one from pursuing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
migratory
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
belonging to which person
From this reading I knew that I could never love Jessie, as I had loved Lenore--to whose memory I could not help proving true, notwithstanding that she had abandoned me for another.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Or shall I remain single--true to the memory of the lost Lenore--and continue the aimless, wandering, wretched existence I have lately experienced?"
