used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
APPARITIONnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading THE APPARITION.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
dragg'd
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From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
E'eradverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
EighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
hear with intention
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
not any; not one
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
stirr'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
express in words
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE APPARITION.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
unacted
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From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Listen! and I will tell a fearful story!
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading Since I remember aught about myself, A strange heart sickness almost like to death, A deep remorse for some unacted crime, For some impossible, nameless wickedness, Was on me--in its prophecy I lived; No wretch dragg'd on to execution E'er felt more horrid pangs than then stirr'd up My spirit with remorseful agony.--JOHN WILSON.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Ye seem to look on me with asking eyes!
but in spite of that
From this reading Eighteen months had passed since the murder of Oswald Waring, and yet the murderer had not been apprehended.
