1937
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
alienists
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From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
one or some or every or all without specification
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
showing who or what does the action
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Carse
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
demonology
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From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
etext
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from "Weird Tales" October, 1937.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
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the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
not any; not one
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
having official authority or sanction
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
PEIRCEnounUS /pɪrs/
United States mathematician and astronomer remembered for his studies of Uranus and Saturn and Neptune (1809-1880)
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by chance
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from "Weird Tales" October, 1937.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
psychiatrynounUS /saɪˈkaɪətri/
the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from "Weird Tales" October, 1937.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
the act of testing something
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from "Weird Tales" October, 1937.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
WeirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What strange compulsion drove an ordinarily gentle and cultured man, on one night of each week, to roam the city streets and commit a ghastly crime?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
which person or people
From this reading There is no greater proof of what I relate than the sequence of murders which so recently shocked this city, the newspaper items regarding the crimes, and especially the official report of the alienists who examined Carse during his trial.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I am writing this account of my friend Jason Carse in the interests of both justice and psychiatry, and perhaps of demonology as well.
