used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
(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 It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
from appearances alone
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
clairvoyancenounUS /klerˈvɔɪəns/
apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
come together
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
participate in games or sport
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To such an extent is this the case that some clever people have been led to believe that a special gift--some abnormal power--must be brought into play to bring about its apparently marvellous results.
trickerynounUS /ˈtrɪkəri/
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Second sight, as it is called, is of a very puzzling character indeed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
which person or people
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is wonderful, however (as all matters relating to our organisation are), what little spur memory needs to meet any strain put upon it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word ‘abnormal’ has been mentioned, and it is almost applicable to the title of this chapter, as the memory must be developed beyond its ordinary tension by constant practice to give that ease and quickness without which second sight, or ‘clairvoyance,’ is but a sorry exhibition.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer hopes, before the boys who read this have got to the end, that they may have a much clearer idea of the ingenious and, if rightly applied, innocent trickery than such persons seem to possess.
