used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
(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 The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
confined by bonds
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
excursiveadjective
(of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
incommunicativeadjective
not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
incuriousadjective
showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
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 He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
mumbleverbUS /ˈmʌmbəl/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
recurring again and again
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
cut with a saw
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
in or at or to some place
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
not in physical motion
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
unexcitedadjective
not excited
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading Occasionally we let fall a sigh fathoms deep, then by-and-by began blowing a bit of a wanton laugh at the end of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
at the time that
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I raised my foot and saw the boot on it, which accounted for an uneasy sensation setting in through my frame.
whinnyverb
make a characteristic sound, of a horse
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He drew a long breath, so did I: we cleared our throats with a sort of whinny simultaneously.
the words that are spoken
From this reading WE FIND OURSELVES BOUND ON A VOYAGE It seemed to me that I had but taken a turn from right to left, or gone round a wheel, when I repeated the same words, and I heard Temple somewhere near me mumble something like them.
but in spite of that
From this reading The enjoyment of lying perfectly still, refreshed, incurious, unexcited, yet having our minds animated, excursive, reaping all the incidents of our lives at leisure, and making a dream of our latest experiences, kept us tranquil and incommunicative.
