used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
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 Most of our early sorrows are of this kind.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
indistinctnessnoun
the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Most of our early sorrows are of this kind.
go away from a place
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of our early sorrows are of this kind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
and nothing more
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
an amount of time
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Most of our early sorrows are of this kind.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most of our early sorrows are of this kind.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The struggle then between the bounding heart and the depressing care renders our impressions of grief vague and ill defined.
vividnessnounUS /ˈvɪvədnəs/
interest and variety and intensity
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
in or at the place that
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If there are dreams which, by their vividness and accuracy of detail, seem altogether like reality, so are there certain actual passages in our lives which, in their indistinctness while occurring, and in the faint impression they leave behind them, seem only as mere dreams.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A stunning sense of some great calamity, some sorrow without hope, mingled in my waking thoughts with a childish notion of freedom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The warm current of our young hearts would appear to repel the cold touch of affliction; nor can grief at this period do more than breathe an icy chill upon the surface of our affections, where all is glowing and fervid beneath.
