used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
apostatenounUS /əˈpɔːsteɪt/
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
Aurelia
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From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
cannot
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From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
else
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From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
endeavoured
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From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
instigatedverbUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
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 may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
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 It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
not any; not one
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
perjuredverbUS /ˈpɜːrdʒərd/
past form of “perjure” — knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
determined
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
unfeasibilitynoun
the quality of not being doable
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
unfitnessnoun
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading I endeavoured to combat these fears, but in vain; and yet to determine on voluntary separation from Aurelia was impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
at the time that
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No! said I to myself, the dark powers by whom my actions have been instigated, whatever else of evil they may have in store, cannot have resolved on this!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Aurelia my wife!--the wife of a perjured and apostate monk!
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the idea of the marriage ceremony, which filled me with a degree of terror to myself inexplicable.
but in spite of that
From this reading It may seem incredible that my mind could undergo so many changes; but it is nevertheless true, that though this idea had so long been cherished, and had been familiar to myself, yet now, when I for the first time heard it announced by another, it was attended by a clear perception of its unfitness, and the almost utter unfeasibility of its realization.
