adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
AgitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I sprang up, and the skeleton sprang up also.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I then heard a plaintive voice saying, “Where am I?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sprang up, and the skeleton sprang up also.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I then heard a plaintive voice saying, “Where am I?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading I then heard a plaintive voice saying, “Where am I?
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I then heard a plaintive voice saying, “Where am I?
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I sprang up, and the skeleton sprang up also.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I then heard a plaintive voice saying, “Where am I?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Agitated by a multitude of curious thoughts, I retired to my room, that night, prepared to encounter some new experience of a spectral character.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I sprang up, and the skeleton sprang up also.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
visitationsnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “visitation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading Although naturally much affected by these remarkable visitations, I determined to keep my secret, until the time agreed upon for the present general disclosure.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I then heard a plaintive voice saying, “Where am I?
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I then heard a plaintive voice saying, “Where am I?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor was my preparation needless, for, waking from an uneasy sleep at exactly two o’clock in the morning, what were my feelings to find that I was sharing my bed with the skeleton of Master B.!
