used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
any person at all
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
power to direct or determine
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
disembodiedadjectiveUS /dɪsɪˈbɑːdid/
not having a material body
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
Gabrielle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
GOD'SnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
mediumistic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
not any; not one
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOD'S HAND Neither Gabrielle nor I spoke of these marvellous matters to anyone.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
visitants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The appearances were oddly varied, and we began to associate the return of the spirits with certain atmospheric conditions.
at the time that
From this reading Then there was a notable increase--if it could be so called--of these mysterious visitants after heavy engagements, when we might assume that the hosts of the disembodied had been greatly augmented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was of course connected with my sister's peculiar power of mediumistic control.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For weeks the conditions of the house were normal, and there would be no manifestations--manifestations which I myself began to appreciate and detect.
