adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
BROODINGnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
currantnoun
any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
half-dreaming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
home-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
mannanounUS /ˈmænə/
hardened sugary exudation of various trees
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
MORBIDadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
non-existence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
painlessadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnləs/
requiring little hard work or exertion
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
remaineth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading The quaint and dainty little lunch caught his appetite as exactly as if manna had fallen adapted to his need; but it soon stimulated him out of his condition of partial non-existence.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
ThinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thinking of neither the past nor the future, Gregory for a little time gave himself up to the sense of present and luxurious comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He was soon aroused, however, by a knocking at the door, and a middle-aged servant placed before him a tempting plate of Albert biscuit and a glass of home-made currant wine of indefinite age.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading MORBID BROODING To the millions who are suffering in mind or body there certainly come in this world moments of repose, when pain ceases; and the respite seems so delicious in contrast that it may well suggest the "rest that remaineth."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With closed eyes and mind almost as quiet as his motionless body, he let the moments pass, feeling dimly that he would ask no better heaven than the eternal continuance of this painless, half-dreaming lethargy.
