used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
(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 They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
in addition
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
bottledverbUS /ˈbɑːtəld/
past form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
bribedverbUS /braɪbd/
past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
briberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
cataloguedverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡd/
past form of “catalogue” — make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
epilepticsnounUS /ˌepəˈleptɪks/
plural of “epileptic” — a person who has epilepsy
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
etc
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From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
a young female
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
of the present time and place
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
immediately past
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
locketsnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪts/
plural of “locket” — a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
LTD
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From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
lucrativeadjectiveUS /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a sizeable profit
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
lunaticsnounUS /ˈluːnətɪks/
plural of “lunatic” — an insane person
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
magnes
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From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
the force of workers available
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
microcosmi
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From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
mumia
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From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
on one occasion
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
pendants
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From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
an amount of time
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
pseudo-love
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From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
rakesnounUS /reɪks/
plural of “rake” — a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
SALEnounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
SELLINGnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
SORCERYnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəri/
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
SPELLSnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
a state of acute pain
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
the act of using
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
at the time that
From this reading They bottled and labelled, and arranged and catalogued, the mumia, in a laboratory designed for the purpose; and, when all their preparations were complete, advertised-- SPELLS FOR SALE THE MODERN SORCERY COMPANY LTD. offer for sale every variety of spells--love charms, sleep charms, etc.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In order to carry out the principal conditions of the compact, namely, to do harm, they made pseudo-love charms as follows:-- They procured the hair of a girl whom they knew to be an incorrigible, and, at the same time, heartless flirt; and, in the manner described (and related in the last chapter) made a magnes microcosmi of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When ready for use, _i.e._ after it had been in immediate contact with the girl's flesh, so as to get it fully charged, they had portions of it set in rings, lockets and pendants.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They bribed medical men to procure for them the mumia of people suffering from every kind of disease; of criminal lunatics; of idiots and epileptics; they obtained, by bribery also, the blood and hair of the most abandoned men and women--rakes, thieves, murderers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE SELLING OF SPELLS The period of stage four promised to be one of such a lucrative nature, that the trio set to work to profit by it at once.
