aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
(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 Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
analyseverb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Little Helene shall be my companion.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Little Helene shall be my companion.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No, I will think of those things that make for happiness.
the act of departing
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading No, I will think of those things that make for happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
Helene
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From this reading Little Helene shall be my companion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Helene shall be my companion.
engage in
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
not any; not one
From this reading No, I will think of those things that make for happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Little Helene shall be my companion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No, I will think of those things that make for happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading No, I will think of those things that make for happiness.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No, I will think of those things that make for happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is better to dream than to think of the present," he said to himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is there going on about me but misery and starvation and folly?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should I focus my mind on the evils of existence, analyse them, make them my bosom companions to the exclusion of all joy?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No, I will think of those things that make for happiness.
