Chapter VIII

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

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

consider or hold as true

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

later than; following

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

in addition

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

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

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

in a bald manner

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

dearly loved

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

a person who is in charge

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

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

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

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

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

a young female

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

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

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

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

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

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

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

a single distinct event

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

a message received and understood

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

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

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

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

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

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

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

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

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

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

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

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

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

come together

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

absolutely essential

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

and nothing more

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

something that results

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

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

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

yielding a fair profit

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

continue talking

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

reassemble mentally

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

express in words

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

the quality of being significant

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

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

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

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

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us, in imagination, reconstruct the incident, after the manner beloved of the French _juge d’instruction_.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

migratory

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

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

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

at the time that

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

which person or people

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was, indeed, necessary for our budding lawyer to recall our wandering thoughts to the affairs of the girl whom we believed to be then half-way across the Atlantic on a journey to the British Isles.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

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

From this reading Put baldly, what would Karl say to Miss Margaret Hutchinson, who was presumably accompanied by her mother, if he went to meet the _Merlin_ at Liverpool?

but in spite of that

From this reading We might accept Karl’s mediumistic statements to the fullest extent, not only reading into them the literal significance of the conversations and scenes he reported, but also paying heed to the logical outcome of these episodes; yet there were serious difficulties in the way of applying the information thus acquired.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MAGGIE HUTCHINSON INTERVENES “When you two have finished your parlor-tricks,” said Hooper, endeavoring to copy a judicial eye-glare he had seen used by the Lord Chief Justice, “this committee will proceed to the business of the sitting.”