used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading The occult science in its most malignant form attacked me.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
donatedverbUS /ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/
past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
at any time
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The occult science in its most malignant form attacked me.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The occult science in its most malignant form attacked me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading The occult science in its most malignant form attacked me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The occult science in its most malignant form attacked me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading The occult science in its most malignant form attacked me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading India, that great field of abundant superstition, mildly restored my shattered energies.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
confined on all sides
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I engaged a dwelling and furnished it up with barbaric splendor, then watched the subtle operations of the strange people I surrounded myself with.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was enchanted with fanatical proverbs tantalizing in their promise of what?—nothing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
a late time of life
From this reading I donated large sums to various colleges to be expended in penetrating the mysterious science I failed in, then for years wandered over the world, aimless, melancholy, craving, ever searching the grand, supreme idea that I knew would reach me before peace.
