adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
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 He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was amazed at his own being.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was amazed at his own being.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was amazed at his own being.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
endeavouring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact of “me-ness” was one which startled him.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact of “me-ness” was one which startled him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
MepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
me-ness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact of “me-ness” was one which startled him.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fact of “me-ness” was one which startled him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was amazed at his own being.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The fact of “me-ness” was one which startled him.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew that the hand which he held up and pinched with another hand was not him and the endeavour to find out what was him was one which had frequently exercised his leisure.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He was meditating on the word “Me,” and endeavouring to pursue it through all its changes and adventures.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading By reason of the many years which he had spent in the gloomy pine wood, the Philosopher could see a little in the darkness, and when he found there was no longer any hold on his coat he continued his journey quietly, marching along with his head sunken on his breast in a deep abstraction.
