adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I can hardly remember my own feelings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And I can hardly remember my own feelings.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
day-dream
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From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did I care?
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And I can hardly remember my own feelings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading And I can hardly remember my own feelings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I can hardly remember my own feelings.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
oversleepverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈsliːp/
sleep longer than intended
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And I can hardly remember my own feelings.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading And I can hardly remember my own feelings.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading His uniform kindliness of manner made it impossible for me to tell.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole recollection of that time of my life has such a peculiar quality that the beginning and the end of it are merged in one sensation of profound emotion, continuous and overpowering, containing the extremes of exultation, full of careless joy and of an invincible sadness—like a day-dream.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Sometimes I wonder yet whether Mills wished me to oversleep myself or not: that is, whether he really took sufficient interest to care.
