adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
engraven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
ineffaceable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
rose-color
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I believe that the impressions which succeeded were those of the summer time, of the great sun and nature.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I recall feeling an almost delicious terror when one day I found myself alone in the midst of tall June grasses that grew high as my head.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading After the ineffaceable impression left by that first fright and that first dance before the winter fire many months passed during which no other events were engraven upon my memory, and I relapsed into a twilight state similar to that at the commencement of my life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the mental dimness was pierced now and again with a bright light; as the gray of early morning is tinged by the rose-color of dawning.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But here the secret working of self consciousness is almost too entangled with the things of the past for me to explain it.
