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From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
anew
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHOSPHORUS AND THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
Beverly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
DealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
ELIXIRnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading PHOSPHORUS AND THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.
an old word for “before”
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PHOSPHORUS AND THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
Marvelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PHOSPHORUS AND THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
PhilosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
PHOSPHORUSnounUS /ˈfɑːsfərəs/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading PHOSPHORUS AND THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHOSPHORUS AND THE ELIXIR OF LIFE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
thinkernounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
Thotmor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
tooth-doctor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With him I conversed awhile, and by him was introduced to a real thinker, whose name, I think, was Blood.
belonging to which person
From this reading “On the morning following this eventful night, I repaired to the office of a reputed to be Philosophic tooth-doctor, whose brain is a far more curious museum than the one near his office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These incidents are already recorded in my narrative concerning ‘Cynthia and Thotmor,’ long since given to the world.[6] [6] See the book called “Dealings with the Dead,” second series.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Marvelling,” said Beverly, continuing his wonderful story--“Marvelling on the strange events of the day and night, as said before, I retired to my chamber, but not to rest, for ere the morning dawned upon the world again, there came to me an experience that in some respects totally changed the current and character of my life.
