used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading But the most striking characteristic was the singular dream to which I have alluded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
breathings
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From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But the most striking characteristic was the singular dream to which I have alluded.
Charlston's
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From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But the most striking characteristic was the singular dream to which I have alluded.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
at any time
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the most striking characteristic was the singular dream to which I have alluded.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the most striking characteristic was the singular dream to which I have alluded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
unusual or striking
From this reading But the most striking characteristic was the singular dream to which I have alluded.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I slept but little during the night, my fancy having been kept awake by the expressive interview of the preceding evening.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading But the most striking characteristic was the singular dream to which I have alluded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The eventful narrative of Frederick Charlston's career was ever present to my mind, producing feelings akin to those of an experienced reality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
at the time that
From this reading Dreams in general are nothing more than the echoes of the soul, or the breathings of imagination when the consciousness of the mind is in a latent state.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having returned to the hotel at which I was staying I retired immediately to bed.
