Chapter XXX

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

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

go together

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

the whole amount

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

(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 will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

declared but not proved

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

a quantity of money

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

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

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

react verbally

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

being joined in close association

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

carefully weighed

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

approval

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

one or the other of two

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

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

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

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

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

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

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

a social unit living together

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

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

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

immediately past

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

for more time

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

in your mind

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

not any; not one

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

something you have to do

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

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From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

with low volume

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

-ing form of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

term of address for a man

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

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From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

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

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

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

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

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

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

not returned in kind

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

precisely as stated

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

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

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

at the time that

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

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

From this reading It may be said to have been the very last answer to his question which Sir Gilbert had expected to receive.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that Lady Pell had already told him of Luigi’s strange experience that night in the spinny, besides which, there were all those other occasions of late when the apparition was said to have been seen by different members of the household—a body of testimony to which, when considered in the aggregate, he could no longer refuse to accord a certain amount of credence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were circumstances, however, connected with this last alleged appearance which put it on an entirely different plane from the others, and which could be explained away by no theory either of optics or of self-created illusions with which Sir Gilbert was acquainted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Indeed, so disconcerted by it was he, that for a few moments he sat like a man mentally bewildered, who has been asked to accept a statement which his reason refuses to credit, but which he is utterly without the means of refuting.

the words that are spoken

From this reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Luigi Rispani’s quietly spoken words sent a simultaneous thrill through his three listeners.