used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
blood-stained
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From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
cannot
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From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
crampsnounUS /kræmps/
plural of “cramp” — a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
disjointedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
divisible by two
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
flurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
a single distinct event
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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 What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
not any; not one
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
orgiesnounUS /ˈɔːrdʒiz/
plural of “orgy” — any act of immoderate indulgence
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
rackingadjectiveUS /ˈrækɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
except for; apart from
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
plural of “story” — 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 What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
express in words
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Every scene I had passed through, each eventful incident of my life, came flashing in disjointed portions through my poor brain, and I raved away of France, of Germany, of the dreadful days of terror, and the fearful orgies of the ‘Revolution.’
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Scenes of strife and struggle--the terrible conflicts of the streets--all rose before me; and the names of every blood-stained hero of France now mingled with the obscure titles of Irish insurrection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What narratives of my early life I may have given--what stories I may have revealed of my strange career, I cannot tell; but the interest my kind hosts took in me grew stronger every day.
at the time that
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The long exposure to rain, while my mind was in a condition of extreme excitement, had brought on an attack of fever, and before evening set in, I was raving in wild delirium.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
but in spite of that
From this reading I went to bed at night in all apparent health; save from the flurry and excitement of an anxious mind, I was in no respect different from my usual mood; and yet, when I awoke next morning, my head was distracted with a racking pain, cramps were in all my limbs, and I could not turn or even move without intense suffering.
