used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading What delight to renew his acquaintance with his benefactress!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
(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 All his thoughts were now turned towards Picciola!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
benefactressnoun
a woman benefactor
From this reading What delight to renew his acquaintance with his benefactress!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
Charney
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From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading What delight to renew his acquaintance with his benefactress!
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
germinatedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrməneɪtɪd/
past form of “germinate” — produce buds, branches, or germinate
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All his thoughts were now turned towards Picciola!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
Picciola
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From this reading All his thoughts were now turned towards Picciola!
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading What delight to renew his acquaintance with his benefactress!
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
get rid of
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
not in physical motion
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All his thoughts were now turned towards Picciola!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
in the direction of
From this reading All his thoughts were now turned towards Picciola!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All his thoughts were now turned towards Picciola!
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All his thoughts were now turned towards Picciola!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What delight to renew his acquaintance with his benefactress!
at the time that
From this reading But on the third day he resumed his powers of thought and action; and, if still detained by weakness on his pillow, the time was not far distant when he was likely to resume his former habits of life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the remainder of that and the following day Charney exhibited the depression of mind and body which results from every great physical crisis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What delight to renew his acquaintance with his benefactress!
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There seemed to be something beyond the common course of events in the fact that a seed, accidentally shed within the precincts of his prison, should have germinated in order to cure in the first instance his moral disorder—ennui: and in the second, the perilous physical disease to which he had been about to fall a victim.
