Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
addressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
afforded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
availed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
blight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
celebrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
cheat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
city
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
Clerval
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
Company
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
completion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
desired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
distinguished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
earth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
existence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
fill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
flourished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
genius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
give
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
happiness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
heaven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
Henry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
inexpressible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
information
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
intercourse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
interest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
introduction
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
irksome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
journeynounUS /ˈjourney/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
letters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
means
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
months
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
natural
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
necessary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
object
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
obtaining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
occupied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
peace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
philosophers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
pleasure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
present
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
principally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
profound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
promise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
quickly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
remain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
sake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
secondary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
several
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
sights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
soothed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
study
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
subject
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
talent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
terribly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
thus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
transitory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
visited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
voice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Company was irksome to me; when alone, I could fill my mind with the sights of heaven and earth; the voice of Henry soothed me, and I could thus cheat myself into a transitory peace.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But a blight had come over my existence, and I only visited these people for the sake of the information they might give me on the subject in which my interest was so terribly profound.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clerval desired the intercourse of the men of genius and talent who flourished at this time, but this was with me a secondary object; I was principally occupied with the means of obtaining the information necessary for the completion of my promise and quickly availed myself of the letters of introduction that I had brought with me, addressed to the most distinguished natural philosophers.
wonderfulnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading London was our present point of rest; we determined to remain several months in this wonderful and celebrated city.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure.
