Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

marked by care and persistent effort

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

completely happy and contented

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

calling up a spirit or devil

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

a cordial disposition

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

at any time

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

give free rein to

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

held dear

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

not any; not one

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

on one occasion

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

win a victory over

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

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From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

an amount of time

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

third-person singular of “revert” — go back to a previous state

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

filled with shade

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading My fortune enabled me to indulge in an extensive hospitality, and the pleasures of my abode offered every inducement to society.

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From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He seemed to have entirely overcome his disappointment, and indeed no one congratulated me upon my marriage with more seeming cordiality than he.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

at the time that

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I remember, but as a dream, amid the storm-blackened waves on which I am tossed, the bright skies that once cheered, and the blessed sun that beamed upon my course.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Among the most frequent of my guests was Roberts, the former assiduous suitor of my wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Though memory ever reverts to that blissful period of my existence, conjuring up the past amid the pauses of occupation by day, and peopling the dark hours of the night, when remorse has banished sleep, with the shadowy forms of the loved—the lost—there are times when I lose the consciousness of its reality.