used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
consider or hold as true
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
(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'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "He's an effective detective, first, last and all the time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading "He's an effective detective, first, last and all the time.
divisible by two
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "He's an effective detective, first, last and all the time.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
He'll
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From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
He's
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From this reading "He's an effective detective, first, last and all the time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
I've
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From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
immediately past
From this reading "He's an effective detective, first, last and all the time.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
not any; not one
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
others
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From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
a human being
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
express in words
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
a special situation
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "He's an effective detective, first, last and all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
the upper part of anything
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I'm that single and unique one, old top," Wise assured him, "for my exact meaning, see Webster; but I was going to say, even granting the possibility of the two deaths being due to supernatural causes, I'm not going to accept that solution of the mystery until I've exhausted all other available means of finding a flesh and blood murderer, which same I strongly expect to find."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Not one person in ten uses that word correctly."
wouldn't
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From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now I wouldn't say," Wise observed, "that there is no such thing as occult phenomena----" "What do you mean by phenomena?" interrupted the Professor.
Zizi
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From this reading "He'll do it," said Zizi, addressing the others, while her black eyes looked at Wise as at an inanimate object.