AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE.
acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
calechenoun
a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
conveniency
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From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
foot-lights
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From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
hallucinationnounUS /həˌluːsəˈneɪʃən/
illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
inflictionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
Kehl
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From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
l'Auteur
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From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
labours
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From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
lunacynounUS /ˈluːnəsi/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
Meerberger
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From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
night-cap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
personationnoun
imitating the mannerisms of another person
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
pullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
sanitynounUS /ˈsænəti/
normal or sound powers of mind
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
steadiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
StrasbourgnounUS /ˈstræsbɔːrɡ/
city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
SURPRISEnounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The startled look of the poor fellow as he neared the door to escape, roused me from my hallucination, and awakened me to the conviction that the suspicion of lunacy might be a still heavier infliction than the personation of Monsieur Meerberger.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late upon the following day ere I awoke from the long deep sleep that closed my labours in Strasbourg.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the confusion of my waking thoughts, I imagined myself still before a crowded and enthusiastic audience--the glare of the foot-lights--the crash of the orchestra--the shouts of "l'Auteur," "l'Auteur," were all before me, and so completely possessed me, that, as the waiter entered with hot water, I could not resist the impulse to pull off my night-cap with one hand, and press the other to my heart in the usual theatrical style of acknowledgments for a most flattering reception.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With thoughts of this nature, I assumed my steadiest demeanour--ordered my breakfast in the most orthodox fashion--eat it like a man in his senses; and when I threw myself back in the wicker conveniency they call a caleche, and bid adieu to Kehl, the whole fraternity of the inn would have given me a certificate of sanity before any court in Europe.
