Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

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

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

for the reason that

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

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

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

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

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

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

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

and nothing more

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

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

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

for the most part

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

characteristic of scholars or scholarship

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

denote or connote

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

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

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

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

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

plural of “thesis” — an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

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

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

plural of “treatise” — a formal exposition

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

the act of using

From this reading Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and scholarly treatises by professors, scholars, and students of telepathy.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

communicated in the form of words

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

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

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Steve Cornell, _M. Ing._ Macklin said, "Please put that weapon down, Mr. Cornell.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

the words that are spoken

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Here, for the first time in any popular work, the symbol # is used to signify that the passage between the marks was mental communication.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _For my drinking uncle DON and, of course MARIAN_ In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin.