Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

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From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

anew

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

(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 AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

get the meaning of something

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

serving as an essential component

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

someone who writes chronicles

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

any of various hard resins from trees of the family Dipterocarpaceae and of the genus Agathis; especially the amboyna pine

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

having the place or position changed

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

divisible by two

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

at any time

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

the state or fact of existing

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

communicated in words

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

destroyed completely

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

an act that fails

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

a particular point in time

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

a course of conduct

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

an amount of time

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

a human being

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

possession of controlling influence

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading And his explanation of the failure to apprehend the central figure of the tragedies which had exterminated the house of Coverly was a curious one.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

which person or people

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading AN AFTERWORD I wish it lay in my power to satisfy the curiosity in all quarters expressed respecting the identity of "Nahémah"--the cat-woman, or _psycho-hybrid_, who figured in Dr. Damar Greefe's statement.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading But it is my duty, as chronicler of the strange and awful occurrences which at this period disturbed the even tenor of my existence, to state that from the moment in which she leaped from the window of Mrs. Wentworth's house to the path below, neither I nor any other witness who ever came forward _beheld her again_.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading At the end of a quest which exercised the intricate machinery of New Scotland Yard throughout the length and breadth of the land, Inspector Gatton was compelled to admit himself defeated in this particular.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You know, Mr. Addison," he said to me one evening, "the more I think of this Nahémah the more I wonder if such a person ever really existed!"