Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

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From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

in addition

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

overtaken by night or darkness

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Marceline did not trouble the busy Theophrastus with her discovery that the Pneumatic Club was a branch of Spiritualism and not of the Rubber Industry.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

deeply religious

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Marceline did not trouble the busy Theophrastus with her discovery that the Pneumatic Club was a branch of Spiritualism and not of the Rubber Industry.

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Marceline did not trouble the busy Theophrastus with her discovery that the Pneumatic Club was a branch of Spiritualism and not of the Rubber Industry.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

every person

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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

From this reading Marceline did not trouble the busy Theophrastus with her discovery that the Pneumatic Club was a branch of Spiritualism and not of the Rubber Industry.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

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

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

attractive and tempting

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

the philosophical study of being and knowing

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marceline did not trouble the busy Theophrastus with her discovery that the Pneumatic Club was a branch of Spiritualism and not of the Rubber Industry.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

express in speech

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

(theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God

From this reading Marceline did not trouble the busy Theophrastus with her discovery that the Pneumatic Club was a branch of Spiritualism and not of the Rubber Industry.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She contented herself with inviting M. Adolphe Lecamus to join it also; and both of them became devout admirers and disciples of that great expert in the Occult, M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox.

Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

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

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Marceline did not trouble the busy Theophrastus with her discovery that the Pneumatic Club was a branch of Spiritualism and not of the Rubber Industry.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Theophrastus had chanced to hear of the Pneumatic Club; and he had caused Marceline to become a member of it (he was at the time too busy to join it himself) under the impression that it was the chief social club of the most prominent people in the Rubber Industry.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

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

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

which person or people

From this reading But of course everybody knows that Pneumatology is that part of metaphysics which deals with the soul, in Greek _Pneuma_; and the Pneumatics are those versed in this science, which has nothing whatever to do with the elastic and resilient substance extracted by incision from a tree, which was named by the benighted savages who discovered it, the Caoutchouc.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CURE THAT MISSED At hearing that he was at the house of M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, Theophrastus was somewhat reassured, for he had heard both Marceline and Adolphe speak of him with reverence as a leading member of the Pneumatic Club.