adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
cabalistnoun
a member of a cabal
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
Coignard
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From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
else
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From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
et
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From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
EveryonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
Gascon
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From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
Jérôme
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From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
l'Abbé
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From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
OccurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
RecollectingverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
Rosicruciannoun
a member of any of various organizations that subsequently derived from the 17th-century society
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
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From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
SwansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some have been exquisite, some queer Recollecting them, I am myself in doubt if I have not dreamed them.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everyone speaks of naught else but Rosicrucian mysteries.[Footnote: This writing dates from the second half of the eighteenth century [_The Editor_]].
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
VieverbUS /vaɪ/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life I intend to give an account of some odd occurrences in my life.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those speeches referred to magic and to occult sciences, with which people were very much infatuated in my days.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I have known a Gascon cabalist, of whom I could not say that he was wise, because he perished miserably, but he delivered sublime discourses to me, on a certain night on the Isle of Swans, speeches [Footnote: The original manuscript, written in a fine hand, of the eighteenth century, bears the sub-heading “Vie et Opinions de M. l’Abbé Jérôme Coignard” [_The Editor_].] I was happy enough to keep in my memory, and careful enough to put into writing.
