adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
cannot
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From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
destroysverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
healsverbUS /hiːlz/
third-person singular of “heal” — heal or recover
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
protruded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
rendverb
tear or be torn violently
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
slidesnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
StaffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
Vril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it.
walking-staff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by my ignorance of its use; and I have no doubt that it requires much skill and practice in the exercise of its various powers.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is hollow, and has in the handle several stops, keys, or springs by which its force can be altered, modified, or directed--so that by one process it destroys, by another it heals--by one it can rend the rock, by another disperse the vapour--by one it affects bodies, by another it can exercise a certain influence over minds.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is usually carried in the convenient size of a walking-staff, but it has slides by which it can be lengthened or shortened at will.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When used for special purposes, the upper part rests in the hollow of the palm with the fore and middle fingers protruded.
