used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
(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 It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
on or to one side
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Those experiences had made a very deep impression.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
divisible by two
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those experiences had made a very deep impression.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Those experiences had made a very deep impression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Those experiences had made a very deep impression.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
and nothing more
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
Peggy
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From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
post-hypnotic
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From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
Quecks
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From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
on the contrary
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
ReviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
not in physical motion
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those experiences had made a very deep impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
precisely as stated
From this reading Those experiences had made a very deep impression.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The vision that I had seen was something outside ordinary, normal experience, and it still haunted me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reviewing on the morrow my experiences at Mr. Quecks’ house, I was conscious of a rather definite change of outlook.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was all very well for Peggy to put it aside with the easy explanation that it was merely post-hypnotic suggestion, and that the doctors knew all about it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
but in spite of that
From this reading And then, even more uncanny, there was that strange automatic action which I had carried out with such perfect unconsciousness and yet so exactly and punctually.
