used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
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From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
intensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtensɪv/
characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
for more time
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
materialismnounUS /məˈtɪriəlɪzəm/
a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
not any; not one
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
on one occasion
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
an amount of time
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
psychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
researchernounUS /ˈriːsərtʃər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
seancenounUS /ˈseɪɑːns/
a meeting of spiritualists
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
VictoriansnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriənz/
plural of “victorian” — a person who lived during the reign of Victoria
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
at the time that
From this reading There was once a time (he began) when I decided that I was a fraud; that I could not be a psychical researcher any longer.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I determined to give it all up, to investigate no more phenomena nor attend another seance, nor read a word about psychical research for the remainder of my life.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading On the contrary, I planned an intensive study of the works of the later Victorians, of that blissful period in the history of Europe when we could believe in the comforting doctrine of materialism.
