adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The psycho-analysts have taught us something about the individual mind.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
ascribeverbUS /əˈskraɪb/
attribute or credit to
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
bondedverbUS /ˈbɑːndəd/
past form of “bond” — stick to firmly
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
cannot
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From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
chalknounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
clandestinely
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From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
complexesnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleksəz/
plural of “complex” — a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The psycho-analysts have taught us something about the individual mind.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
labeledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
NeighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
participantnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt/
someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
primaladjectiveUS /ˈpraɪməl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
psychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
psycho-analysts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The psycho-analysts have taught us something about the individual mind.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
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 rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
slatesnounUS /sleɪts/
plural of “slate” — (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The psycho-analysts have taught us something about the individual mind.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The psycho-analysts have taught us something about the individual mind.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
trickerynounUS /ˈtrɪkəri/
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
unchartedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃɑːrtɪd/
(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The rather extraordinary story revealed by the experiments of the Neighborhood Club have been until now a matter only of private record.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The psycho-analysts have taught us something about the individual mind.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They lay to this unconscious mind of ours all phenomena that cannot otherwise be labeled, and ascribe such demonstrations of power as cannot thus be explained to trickery, to black silk threads and folding rods, to slates with false sides and a medium with chalk on his finger nail.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading They have their own patter, of complexes and primal instincts, of the unconscious, which is a sort of bonded warehouse from which we clandestinely withdraw our stored thoughts and impressions.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But it seems to me, as an active participant in the investigations, that they should be given to the public; not so much for what they will add to the existing data on psychical research, for from that angle they were not unusual, but as yet another exploration into that still uncharted territory, the human mind.
