Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

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From this reading THE GHOST.--AGNES AND MRS.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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

From this reading THE GHOST.--AGNES AND MRS.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

confined by bonds

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

object formed by a mold

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE GHOST.--AGNES AND MRS.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

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

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

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

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

in a helpless manner

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

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

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

the aggregate of past events

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

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

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

a small worthless amount

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

and nothing more

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

engage in

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading MORTIMER.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE GHOST.--AGNES AND MRS.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

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

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

not any; not one

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

existing or coming before

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

express in words

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

express in speech

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

of or relating to a spectrum

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

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

From this reading THE GHOST.--AGNES AND MRS.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

at the time that

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

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

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

which person or people

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The preceding episode has run to a considerable length; but we hope and believe that our readers will experience no difficulty in resuming the thread of the general narrative.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must be remembered that the leading incidents of the story just placed on record were related to Mrs. Mortimer by Jack Rily, by way of passing the few hours during which they had agreed to remain with Vitriol Bob, who, bound hand and foot, was seated helplessly in a chair.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “Yes,” observed Jack Rily, when he had brought his history to a conclusion, “they do say that the young woman walks at times----” “Don’t speak in such a solemn tone,” interrupted Mrs. Mortimer, casting a shuddering glance around: “you almost make me think that you yourself believe in the possibility of the spectral visitation.”