used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
(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 "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
to or in any or all places
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
Gotthold
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From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
go away from a place
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
a particular point in time
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
hurting
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "To think that I must always hear it, everywhere, and from all tongues," he murmured, "as if I were responsible for it; as if it were a reproach to me that she is not happy!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
which person or people
From this reading Who is?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gotthold hurried restlessly through the forest with hasty steps, as if he had not a moment to lose.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it was only the tumult of sore, sorrowful thoughts, that drove him on and would not leave him, any more than the swarm of flies which had entered the woods with him and hovered about his head, now rising, now falling, now lingering behind, now flitting on before.
