adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
analystnounUS /ˈænəlɪst/
someone who is skilled at analyzing data
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
Brossard's
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From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I went with reluctance, but there was no choice.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading I went with reluctance, but there was no choice.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
cursenounUS /kɜːrs/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keredec had sent for me.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
Keredec
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keredec had sent for me.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I went with reluctance, but there was no choice.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading I went with reluctance, but there was no choice.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Keredec had sent for me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I went with reluctance, but there was no choice.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
transfuseverbUS /trænsˈfjuːz/
impart gradually
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
vivisectionistnoun
a biologist who cuts open live animals for research
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went with reluctance, but there was no choice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And although I am so heavily endowed with curiosity concerning the people I find about me, my gift (or curse, whichever it be) knows pause at the gates of the house of calamity.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So, if it were possible, I would not speak of the agony of which I was a witness that night in the apartment of my friends at Madame Brossard's.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading I do not like to read those poets who write of pain as if they loved it; the study of suffering is for the cold analyst, for the vivisectionist, for those who may transfuse their knowledge of it to the ultimate good of mankind.
