used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
(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 The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
divisible by two
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
come to pass
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
matronsnounUS /ˈmeɪtrənz/
plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
the force of workers available
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
mesdamesnounUS /meɪˈdæmz/
plural of “madame” — title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
messieursnounUS /meɪˈsjɜːrz/
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
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 Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
not any; not one
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
not one, and not any
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
express in words
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
thaumaturgist's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I flatter myself that we shall find none of those unfortunate persons here; but I thought it my duty to warn you, in case it should happen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I must add, however, before beginning my experiments, that there are bodies which are not sensitive to animal magnetism, and which even have a property diametrically opposed thereto, by means of which they destroy its efficiency in other bodies.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He noticed this, and continued: “I see, messieurs and mesdames, that I have convinced you; therefore I will develop my arguments no farther.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The audience listened in the most profound silence; the young men stared with all their eyes, the young ladies smiled, the old men shook their heads, the matrons exchanged glances, and no one dared to tell his neighbor that he did not understand a word of the new thaumaturgist’s explanation.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Raise your minds, if possible, to the level of the sublime discovery which now occupies our attention.
