used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
Alric
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From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Then Alric folded his arms and looked at the girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then Alric folded his arms and looked at the girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
demanding attention
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Then Alric folded his arms and looked at the girl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
obtain
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
a young female
From this reading Then Alric folded his arms and looked at the girl.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
the act of retaining something
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
hypnoticadjectiveUS /hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
of or relating to hypnosis
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
illusoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsəri/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
IsraelitenounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪt/
a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
immediately past
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then Alric folded his arms and looked at the girl.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
engage in
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
Miriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
with low volume
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
that is looked for
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Alric folded his arms and looked at the girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
toganounUS /ˈtoʊɡə/
a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
communicated in words
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, that this occult science, were less feebly understood in my day!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
which person or people
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As Miriam uttered the last words, Alric replaced the glass disk that he had been holding, in the bosom of his toga, he dropped his raised hands, and the Israelite closed her eyes, and her head fell upon her breast and she slept.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading I have sought Egypt for a subject upon whom I might yield perfect illusory impression, an impression conveyed by hypnotic suggestion to make me master of the actions, and spoken words of another, who is the next link in the human chain to this, my subject.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would," he said softly, as to himself, "that you could know, sweet Miriam, that there is a something within me, crying '_Shame_, upon this power I wield;' but the necessity is great, and fate has made you the medium by which I may gain my end.
