Chapter I

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

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I am not at liberty to say much about Perkins.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not at liberty to say much about Perkins.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

replying

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am not at liberty to say much about Perkins.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

the music of Chopin

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

power to direct or determine

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

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

From this reading He is not, and has not been, the _deus ex machina_.

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband

From this reading He is not, and has not been, the _deus ex machina_.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading He is not, and has not been, the _deus ex machina_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading He is not, and has not been, the _deus ex machina_.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am not at liberty to say much about Perkins.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading I am not at liberty to say much about Perkins.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

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

From this reading He is not, and has not been, the _deus ex machina_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I am not at liberty to say much about Perkins.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He is not, and has not been, the _deus ex machina_.

a native inhabitant of the Occident

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

plural of “page” — 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 His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

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

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

express in words

From this reading I am not at liberty to say much about Perkins.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He has control of a power that is so peculiar, and I may say erratic, that I dare not offend him.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

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

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

at the time that

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

which person or people

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading His Wonderful Workings in the Cases of "_When Reginald Was Caroline_" "_How Chopin Came to Remsen_" and "_Clarissa’s Troublesome Baby_" _Author of "With Sword and Crucifix," etc._ In offering to the public in book form the following tales, from the pages of THE SMART SET, the opportunity is presented to the author of answering the questions that have frequently been asked of him and the publishers, since these stories first appeared in print, concerning their origin.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.

a late time of life

From this reading One Perkins, a Yankee who lived for fifty years in India, and became an adept in mysteries rejected by the Occidental mind, is responsible for the curious psychical transpositions described in the following pages.