used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
(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 With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
dearly loved
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
brain-power
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From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
DanubenounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
endeavouring
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From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
to or in any or all places
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
immediately past
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
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 A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
not any; not one
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
cut with a saw
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
in the near future
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
express in speech
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
suspensionnounUS /səˈspenʃən/
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
a just detectable amount
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
migratory
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading In the distance beyond the limits of this perfect place, he saw many dark shadows, in each of which he could distinctly trace the figures of dusky Egyptians vainly endeavouring to reach him, but, as each one made the attempt, he was beaten back by the heavy fall of some terrible weapon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
in or at the place that
From this reading Many of the faces he saw about him were those of the friends of his earlier associations, and they smiled and bowed to him as they passed by where he was reclining.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND INDEED The oblivion into which our hero had fallen did not last long, the suspension of brain-power was but passing and soon gave place to dreams.
a Caucasian
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that extraordinary irony of reduced mental power these dreams were of the most beautiful description; all the agony he had suffered had passed away, and he dreamt that he was in a gorgeous garden on the banks of his beloved Danube; all around him the most beautiful fountains played, and people were wandering about terraces and lawns dressed in lovely white flowing robes.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No one seemed to speak, and a silence too peaceful and delightful for words reigned everywhere.
