Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

later than; following

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

(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 No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

in a stingy manner

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

wanted intensely

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

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From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

one or the other of two

From this reading What I said to either, or how I said it, I know not.

come together

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

divisible by two

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

start firing a weapon

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

destroyed or killed

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What I said to either, or how I said it, I know not.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What I said to either, or how I said it, I know not.

the act of departing

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

for more time

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

not any; not one

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What I said to either, or how I said it, I know not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

on one occasion

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What I said to either, or how I said it, I know not.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading What I said to either, or how I said it, I know not.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I could more easily record my sensations in the paroxysm of a fever than recall how I passed that night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

a just detectable amount

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What I said to either, or how I said it, I know not.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading That secret, which I had affected to hold so cheaply, did in reality possess some strange fascination for me, and I desired to be a puzzle and an enigma even after I was gone.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading No more can I explain why I put all my papers together in such fashion that they could be thrown into the fire at once, without leaving any, the slightest, clew to trace me by.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading I am aware that I wrote a long letter to my mother, and a longer to Sara, both to be despatched in case ill befell me in my encounter.