Chapter XVII

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From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

(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 HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

any person at all

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

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

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

take up mentally

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the time, the Turks paid very little attention to the telechronistic ray.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading At the time, the Turks paid very little attention to the telechronistic ray.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

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

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

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From this reading Their interest was centred in the trance-talk description of the future finding of the treasure.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Their interest was centred in the trance-talk description of the future finding of the treasure.

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Their interest was centred in the trance-talk description of the future finding of the treasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

put in effect

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

yet to be or coming

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

not accessible to view

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Their interest was centred in the trance-talk description of the future finding of the treasure.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

a unit of instruction

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the time, the Turks paid very little attention to the telechronistic ray.

march in a procession

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading At the time, the Turks paid very little attention to the telechronistic ray.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

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

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

cut with a saw

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their interest was centred in the trance-talk description of the future finding of the treasure.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time, the Turks paid very little attention to the telechronistic ray.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading Their interest was centred in the trance-talk description of the future finding of the treasure.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Their interest was centred in the trance-talk description of the future finding of the treasure.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading At the time, the Turks paid very little attention to the telechronistic ray.

without awareness

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the time, the Turks paid very little attention to the telechronistic ray.

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

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

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

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

at the time that

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

the general location where something is

From this reading But later on, when the Spook offered to disclose, _under proper conditions_, the whereabouts of _all_ hidden treasures, the Turks remembered their lesson and themselves quoted the “telechronistic ray” séance as an argument in favour of the Spook being able to fulfil its offer.

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

From this reading HOW WE FELL INTO A TRANCE AND SAW THE FUTURE Our next séance, held on the 24th March, purported to be an explanation of and an introduction to that special species of _trance talk_ which appeals to all superstitious minds—the reading of the future.

which person or people

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The real lesson which we wished the Turk unconsciously to assimilate was the fact that a “ray” exists—called by the Spook the “telechronistic ray”—which preserves both the past and the future in the present for anyone who can get into touch with it, and that Jones and Hill were developing the power to get into touch with it.