adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "M. Leminoff bids M. Gilbert Saville welcome.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
dissectingverbUS /daɪˈsektɪŋ/
-ing form of “dissect” — cut open or cut apart
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
ForgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
inconsolableadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
KantnounUS /kænt/
influential German idealist philosopher (1724-1804)
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
LampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
Leminoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "M. Leminoff bids M. Gilbert Saville welcome.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "M. Leminoff bids M. Gilbert Saville welcome.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
note-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
RememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
Saville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "M. Leminoff bids M. Gilbert Saville welcome.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
thyself
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "To-morrow we shall commence the serious business of life," said Gilbert to himself, as he enjoyed a cup of exquisite green tea, "and I'm very glad of it, for I don't approve of the use I make of my leisure.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading "M. Leminoff bids M. Gilbert Saville welcome.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gilbert was still at the table when the valet re-entered and handed him a note from the Count, which ran thus:
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will give himself the pleasure of calling upon him to-morrow morning."
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I have passed all this day reasoning upon myself, dissecting my mind and heart,--a most foolish pastime, beyond a doubt"--then drawing from his pocket a note-book, he wrote therein these words: "Forget thyself, forget thyself, forget thyself," imitating the philosopher Kant, who being inconsolable at the loss of an old servant named Lamp, wrote in his journal: "Remember to forget Lamp."
