110
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From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
111
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From this reading [111] This is a clever hit.
112
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From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
200
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From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [111] This is a clever hit.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading [111] This is a clever hit.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
deem to be
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
court-yard
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From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
etc
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From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
apart from; not including
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
the organ of sight
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
a social unit living together
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
filthnounUS /fɪlθ/
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
set up or found
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
cause to move by striking
From this reading [111] This is a clever hit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
Irvingites
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From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [111] This is a clever hit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
not any; not one
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
others
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From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
PekingnounUS /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/
capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
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 [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
séances
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From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [111] This is a clever hit.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
not known
From this reading [110] Speaking in the unknown tongue, like the Irvingites and others.
the act of using
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
communicated in words
From this reading The “personal” name of a man may not be uttered except by his father or mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncles, etc. Thus, the mere use of the personal name of the _head of a family_ proves conclusively that the spirit of someone of his ancestors must be present.
precisely as stated
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It may be added that in many a court-yard in Peking will be found one or more trees, which cause the view from the city wall to be very pleasing to the eye, in spite of the filth and ruins which a closer inspection reveals.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
a late time of life
From this reading [112] I consider the whole of the above a curious story to be found in a Chinese work exactly 200 years old, but no part of it more so than the forcible removal of some part of the clothing, which has been so prominent a feature in the _séances_ of our own day.
