used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
BannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
CIRCLESnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading CONANT'S "CIRCLES."--PAINE'S TABLE-TIPPING HUMBUG EXPOSED.
CIVILITIES
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From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
Conant
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From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
CONANT'S
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From this reading CONANT'S "CIRCLES."--PAINE'S TABLE-TIPPING HUMBUG EXPOSED.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
DUTCHMANnounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
EXPOSEDadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading CONANT'S "CIRCLES."--PAINE'S TABLE-TIPPING HUMBUG EXPOSED.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
HANSnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
HOLLERINGnounUS /ˈhɑːlərɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
HUMBUGnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading CONANT'S "CIRCLES."--PAINE'S TABLE-TIPPING HUMBUG EXPOSED.
imposturenoun
pretending to be another person
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
instrumentalitynounUS /ˌɪnstrəmenˈtælɪti/
a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
not any; not one
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
PAINE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONANT'S "CIRCLES."--PAINE'S TABLE-TIPPING HUMBUG EXPOSED.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
on the contrary
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
spiritualismnounUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəlɪzəm/
(theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
TABLE-TIPPING
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From this reading CONANT'S "CIRCLES."--PAINE'S TABLE-TIPPING HUMBUG EXPOSED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
tinctured
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From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
VLEET
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From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
VON
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From this reading CIVILITIES.--SPIRIT "HOLLERING."--HANS VON VLEET, THE FEMALE DUTCHMAN.--MRS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading "The Banner of Light," a weekly journal of romance, literature, and general intelligence, published in Boston, is the principal organ of spiritualism in this country.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
belonging to which person
From this reading It has a "Message Department," the proprietors of the paper claiming that "each message in this department of the "Banner" was spoken by the spirit whose name it bears, through the instrumentality of Mrs. J. H. Conant, while in an abnormal condition called the trance."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its "general intelligence" is rather questionable, though there is no doubt about its being a "journal of romance," strongly tinctured with humbug and imposture.
