used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
in addition
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
Bertha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
clairvoyantadjectiveUS /klerˈvɔɪənt/
perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
true confidential information
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
set up or found
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
healernounUS /ˈhiːlər/
a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
engage in
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
the force of workers available
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
mesmeristnoun
a person who induces hypnosis
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
moribundadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəbənd/
not growing or changing; without force or vitality
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
the act of departing politely
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
a human being
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
phrenologistnoun
someone who claims to be able to read your character from the shape of your skull
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
with low volume
From this reading Windsor took the posters very quietly.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
second-rateadjective
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
Summerhayes
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From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
thyself
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From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Windsor took the posters very quietly.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
precisely as stated
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Or, having found what an unmitigated fool that person generally is, what he was to do in the matter was also a blank.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why men generally are invited to make the acquaintance of the very second-rate article referred to was not stated.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And then followed numerous details of the wonders and signs common to such entertainments, the bill concluding with this parting advice—“Man, know thyself!”
a late time of life
From this reading THREE years earlier than the incidents related in the preceding chapters, the walls and fences of that moribund and derelict country town, Windsor, were ornamented by a series of posters that proclaimed the early appearance of the renowned Professor Norris, mesmerist, phrenologist, and magnetic healer; also the gifted clairvoyant, Bertha Summerhayes, reader of the past and future.
