used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Tell me all about it."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
(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 "Tell me all about it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
don't
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From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
at any time
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
Fifth's
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From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
in a gradual manner
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
Hamar
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From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tell me all about it."
Kelson
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From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
lunchingnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪŋ/
the act of eating lunch
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
Margaret
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From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me all about it."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
repealedverbUS /rɪˈpiːld/
past form of “repeal” — cancel officially
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
express in words
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
Shiel
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From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
Shiel's
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From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
SorcerynounUS /ˈsɔːrsəri/
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
statutenounUS /ˈstætʃuːt/
an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
SUBPOENAverbUS /səˈpiːnə/
serve or summon with a subpoena
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me all about it."
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUBPOENA A few days after the incident in Margaret Terrace, Shiel had an inspiration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "You don't mean to say so," Shiel cried excitedly--a vague idea dawning on him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
a late time of life
From this reading He was lunching with an old schoolfellow whom, quite by chance, he had met in Lincoln's Inn, having previously lost sight of him for many years, and the conversation, which had at first been confined to the old days, had gradually drifted to what was ever uppermost in Shiel's mind--namely, the Modern Sorcery Company, _i.e._ Hamar, Kelson and Curtis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you know," his friend remarked, "that the old statute, introduced in Henry the Fifth's reign against sorcery, has never been repealed?"
