used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
(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 Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is better to be plain.
(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 It is better to be plain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
displacingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
an act that fails
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But let me not set my virtue too high.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is better to be plain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is better to be plain.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let me not set my virtue too high.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
MEEDnoun
a fitting reward
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is better to be plain.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But let me not set my virtue too high.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
confined on all sides
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEED OF CURIOSITY The next morning my exaltation had gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But let me not set my virtue too high.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading But let me not set my virtue too high.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading I woke a prey to despondency and sickness of soul.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Not only did difficulty loom large, and failure seem inevitable, but a disgust for all that surrounded me seized on my mind, displacing the zest of adventure and the excitement of enterprise.
