Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

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

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

(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 He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

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

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

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From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

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From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

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From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

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From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

for this reason

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., “monolingual” has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

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

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

capable of being obtained

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

and nothing more

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

plural of “plague” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

-ing form of “plague” — cause to suffer a blight

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

bring forth or yield

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

plural of “projection” — a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

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From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

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

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

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

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

not known

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

precisely as stated

From this reading LOVE To bring about plagues of insects Hamar had resorted to a very simple method.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

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

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

cover with wax

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

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

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He had first of all made a wax image representing a cockroach--scorpion--centipede, or whatever other species came into his mind.

at the time that

From this reading When his concentration reached the highest degree, insects in their actual physical bodies were transported from the tropics;[23] but when he was unable to concentrate to the utmost, only the ethereal projections of the insects were obtainable; hence the hybrid--partly scorpion and partly beetle, that appeared and disappeared in Gladys's bed and bedroom.

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

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading To produce the rappings on the walls of Gladys's room, he had made a wax representation of a wall, and whilst concentrating to the very utmost, had struck it with his knuckles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, placing the image he had made in front of him, and repeating the prayer he had learned from the Unknown, through the medium of Mrs. Anderson-Waite's table, he had concentrated body, soul, and spirit on plaguing Gladys with the insect, which the image represented.