adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
apatheticadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
showing little or no emotion or animation
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What becomes of our steamer friends?
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What becomes of our steamer friends?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What becomes of our steamer friends?
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
qualmishness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading What becomes of our steamer friends?
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
unconcernedlyadverb
in an unconcerned manner
From this reading Why is it that we drift away from them so unconcernedly, forgetting even their names and faces?
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What becomes of our steamer friends?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Let us sit down for a moment until this qualmishness, which these associations and some infectious quality of the atmosphere seem to produce, has passed away.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why are we now so apathetic about them?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why, when we do remember them, do we look at them so suspiciously, with an undefined idea that, in the unrestrained freedom of the voyage, they became possessed of some confidence and knowledge of our weaknesses that we never should have imparted?
