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felt himself wandering vs he felt himself wandering

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "He felt himself wandering" is a complete sentence where the subject is explicitly mentioned. "Felt himself wandering" can be used in a more informal or poetic context where the subject is implied or understood.

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felt himself wandering

This phrase is correct in a more informal or poetic context where the subject is implied or understood.

This phrase can be used when the subject is clear from the context or when a more informal tone is desired.
  • Peering into the microscope he must have felt himself wandering through the cool, dark space of a cathedral, the echos, the silence the sound of steps on stone.
  • ... to furious execrations, and tears of rage flowed from his eyes; he tore out his hair and smote his breast; he felt himself wandering, frantic with rage and despair .

Alternatives:

  • he felt himself wandering
  • she felt herself wandering
  • they felt themselves wandering
  • I felt myself wandering
  • we felt ourselves wandering

he felt himself wandering

This phrase is a complete sentence where the subject is explicitly mentioned.

This phrase is used when the subject needs to be clearly identified in the sentence.
  • ... to furious execrations, and tears of rage flowed from his eyes; he tore out his hair and smote his breast; he felt himself wandering, frantic with rage and despair .

Alternatives:

  • she felt herself wandering
  • they felt themselves wandering
  • I felt myself wandering
  • we felt ourselves wandering
  • he felt himself wandering around

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