1916
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From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
(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 To all those present, with the exception of the hostess, I was a total stranger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
terminate
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading To all those present, with the exception of the hostess, I was a total stranger.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The record of these meetings filled several type-written volumes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
march in a procession
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The record of these meetings filled several type-written volumes.
the force of workers available
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To all those present, with the exception of the hostess, I was a total stranger.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
psychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The record of these meetings filled several type-written volumes.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The record of these meetings filled several type-written volumes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading To all those present, with the exception of the hostess, I was a total stranger.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To all those present, with the exception of the hostess, I was a total stranger.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the afternoon of the second Thursday in March, 1916, I responded to an invitation to the regular meeting of a small psychical research society.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading To all those present, with the exception of the hostess, I was a total stranger.
two times
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
type-written
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The record of these meetings filled several type-written volumes.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The record of these meetings filled several type-written volumes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was to be a lecture on cosmic relations, and the hostess for the afternoon, whom I had met twice socially, thought I might be interested, my name having appeared in connection with a recently detailed series of psychic experiments.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
a late time of life
From this reading I learned, with some surprise, that these men and women had been meeting, with an occasional break of a few months, for more than five years.
