adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
Ayrault
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From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
bishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
prismaticadjectiveUS /prɪzˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SPIRIT'S SECOND VISIT.
ShadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
SPIRIT'SnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
possessive form of “spirit” — the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SPIRIT'S SECOND VISIT.
stereopticon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIRIT'S SECOND VISIT.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE SPIRIT'S SECOND VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether he be far or near," said Ayrault, "he must feel that, for we are using the entire force of our minds."
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly, the next morning they concentrated their minds simultaneously on the spirit, wishing with all their strength that he should reappear.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He held himself erect, and his thoughtful, dignified face had the same calm expression it had worn before.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Shadows began to form, and dancing prismatic colours appeared, but as yet there was no sign of the deceased bishop, when suddenly he took shape among them, his appearance and disappearance being much like that of stereopticon views on the sheet before a lantern.
