used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
anew
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, how transient is human happiness!
in addition
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
Gottingen
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From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Alas, how transient is human happiness!
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
how
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From this reading Alas, how transient is human happiness!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Alas, how transient is human happiness!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alas, how transient is human happiness!
for more time
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
metempsychosisnoun
after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
miscreantnounUS /ˈmɪskriənt/
a person without moral scruples
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
not any; not one
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
up to a particular time
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading Alas, how transient is human happiness!
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I also perceived that I was stronger, taller, and more vigorous, and, as if by magic, totally free of pain.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
(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 At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had an hour elapsed when a shudder came over me, precisely similar to that which occurred some weeks before on entering the College of Gottingen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Full of distracting ideas, I wandered about the fields till nightfall, when I returned into the city, and threw myself into bed, overpowered with fatigue and grief.
Wolstang
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From this reading At this change a horrid sentiment came across me, and, on looking at my shadow in a well, I observed that I was no longer myself, but Wolstang; the diabolical miscreant had again effected a metempsychosis.
