adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was not always thus.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
coevalnoun
a person of nearly the same age as another
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
eulogists
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From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
imbecilitynoun
retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
inroadnounUS /ˈɪnroʊd/
an encroachment or intrusion
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not always thus.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not always thus.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
plenteousadjective
affording an abundant supply
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading By no violent transition was I led to ponder on the turbulent life and mysterious end of my father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus was I distressed by opposite conjectures; thus was I tormented by phantoms of my own creation.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The state of my mind naturally introduced a train of reflections upon the dangers and cares which inevitably beset a human being.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can ascertain the date when my mind became the victim of this imbecility; perhaps it was coeval with the inroad of a fatal passion,—a passion that will never rank me in the number of its eulogists; it was alone sufficient to the extermination of my peace; it was itself a plenteous source of calamity, and needed not the concurrence of other evils to take away the attractions of existence and dig for me an untimely grave.
