Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

later than; following

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

react verbally

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

a period of 100 years

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

time without end

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

an insane person

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

by chance

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

plural of “reflex” — an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Behind that gift of God rests the secret of life, and of death, and probably of Eternity itself."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

the season of growth

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

an idea that is suggested

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

express in words

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We rode along, returning a little more leisurely than we had come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

having come into contact

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

third-person singular of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Strange," said Doctor Castleton, after we had driven for perhaps a mile, "strange that a thought can do such things!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

in or at the place that

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

which person or people

From this reading Ah, who can answer the mystery of mysteries, and tell us what this consciousness is!

in the company of; together with

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A word is said, the thread of memory is touched by suggestion, and it vibrates back through half a century to some scene of terror stamped ineradicably upon the brain--or if not upon the brain, then where?--and, lo! the reflexes spring into action, and a maniac with Samson's strength takes the place of a docile invalid.