used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
any thing at all
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
rid of obstructions
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
compileverbUS /kəmˈpaɪl/
get or gather together
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
carefully weighed
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
disembodiedadjectiveUS /dɪsɪˈbɑːdid/
not having a material body
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
death of a person
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
ineradicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnərˈædəkʌbəl/
not able to be destroyed or rooted out
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
by chance
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
try to get or reach
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
self-analysisnoun
a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If anything, they are in the nature of an appeal to the one spirit that could appreciate them, a grave self-analysis, a considered defence, offered to the clear judgment of the disembodied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
a vivid mental image
From this reading From vain unhappiness, perhaps: perhaps from an ineradicable instinct to deliver myself, in some concrete form, of a haunting vision.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I compile these notes, these memoirs of a past episode, from what motive?
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I do not seek the world’s opinion on them; I should care nothing for it, whichever way pronounced.
