used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
endeavoured
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From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
set up or found
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
not accessible to view
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
impostorsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstərz/
plural of “impostor” — a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
labyrinths
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From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
and nothing more
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
an amount of time
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
Silvain
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From this reading "I endeavoured to draw Silvain into discussion, but he declined to argue.
Silvain's
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From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their presence does not lessen the importance of the subject; there always have been and there always will be such.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
which person or people
From this reading In this statement of my belief I do not lose sight of the impostors who, trading upon credulity, creep into the battle raging between those who have religious faith and those who are groping in dark labyrinths.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The mysterious influences to which certain natures are susceptible, and which in these twin brothers found practical development, had always strongly attracted me, and it was at this period of my life that I commenced the serious study of those hidden forces which, now only dimly understood, will in the near future become a recognised science.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Silvain's revelations," continued Doctor Louis, "aroused within me the keenest interest.
