used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MASTER FINK HAS A SINGULAR DREAM.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
the act of departing
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MASTER FINK HAS A SINGULAR DREAM.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
FINKverbUS /fɪŋk/
take the place of work of someone on strike
From this reading MASTER FINK HAS A SINGULAR DREAM.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
usually; as a rule
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MASTER FINK HAS A SINGULAR DREAM.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
conformity or harmony
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
Louisa
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From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
Louisa's
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From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER FINK HAS A SINGULAR DREAM.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading On the night following Louisa's departure I dreamed of the old days and of Louisa in the pride of her beauty.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
unusual or striking
From this reading MASTER FINK HAS A SINGULAR DREAM.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
swaysnounUS /sweɪz/
plural of “sway” — controlling influence
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
at the time that
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then we are the slaves, and imagination is the master, the magician which plays us the most extravagant pranks.
witnessingverbUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading It is like sitting in a theatre, witnessing the representation of a play which sways us this way and that, which makes us laugh, which makes us weep, which makes us enjoy, which makes us suffer.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading But although in our waking hours we are generally successful in keeping the workings of our mind in check, it is different when we are asleep.
