used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
(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 But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
applaudverbUS /əˈplɔːd/
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
couldn't
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From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
fearsomeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəm/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
a boy or man
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
and nothing more
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
mesmerismnounUS /ˈmesmərɪzəm/
the act of inducing hypnosis
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
MysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
not any; not one
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
and nothing more
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
a special situation
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
townspeoplenounUS /ˈtaʊnzpiːpəl/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I insist only upon one thing--that they shall be one and all total strangers to me.”
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
weren't
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From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “For this,” he stated impressively, “I desire the aid of volunteers from the audience, promising them that I will do them no harm, but on the contrary will do them much good.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading So we couldn't applaud that, wonderful as it was, and we shivered in a fearsome, wholly delightful anticipation and sat back and waited for more spirits to come.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But seemingly there weren't any more spirits about just then, and after a little Daniel the Mystic returned to the stage and announced that we would now have the crowning achievement of the evening's entertainment--a scientific exhibition of the new and awe-inspiring art of mesmerism in all its various branches.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I want fellow townspeople of yours for this--gentlemen in whom you all have confidence and respect.
