used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
altruismnounUS /ˈæltruːɪzəm/
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
a line of approach
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
baronialadjective
impressive in appearance
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
Dr
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From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
HEIGHTSnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
Institut
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From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
Mailey
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From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
MalonenounUS /məˈloʊn/
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
Maupuis
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From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
Métapsychique
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From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
and nothing more
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
a human being
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
in the near future
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
reception-room
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From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
Roxton
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From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
not in physical motion
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Here it was that the three friends presented themselves late in the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
Wagramnoun
a town in northeastern Austria
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
(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 His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
in or at the place that
From this reading A footman showed them into a reception-room where they were presently welcomed by Dr. Maupuis in person.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
which person or people
From this reading His conversation was in French with Mailey and Roxton, who both spoke the language well, but he had to fall back upon broken English with Malone, who could only utter still more broken French in reply.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THERE ARE HEIGHTS AND THERE ARE DEPTHS The Institut Métapsychique was an imposing stone building in the Avenue Wagram with a door like a baronial castle.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading The famous authority on psychic science was a short broad man with a large head, a clean-shaven face, and an expression in which worldly wisdom and kindly altruism were blended.
