Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

a tapering point

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

a woman adventurer

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

plural of “affinity” — (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

later than; following

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

anew

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

in addition

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

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

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

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

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

subject to appointment

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

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

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

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

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

of or relating to communication

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

having made preparations

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

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

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

set up or found

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

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

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

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From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

clarifying by use of examples

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

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

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

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

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

come together

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

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

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

on one occasion

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

and nothing more

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

under normal conditions

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

plural of “rigor” — something hard to endure

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, too, with women.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

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From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

of or relating to or connected with spiritualism

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

without delay; in a summary manner

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

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

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

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

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And so, too, with women.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

below the required standards for a purpose

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

not easy to understand or use

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

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

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

precisely as stated

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

nonexistent

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

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

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

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

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

in or to any place at all

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

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

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading A Female Spiritualist's Ideas of Political and Social Economy.-- The Weaknesses of Judges.-- Legal Acumen of the Adventuress.-- An unfriendly Move.-- Harcout attacked.-- Lilly Nettleton and the Rev. Mr. Bland again together.-- A Whirlwind.

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One evening, after Mrs. Winslow had had a very busy day with her spiritualistic customers, which had become quite unusual, she showed herself to be more than ordinarily communicative, undoubtedly on account of the spirits which had kept her such close company, and at once started in upon an edifying explanation of her political views, and confided to Bristol and Fox, as illustrative of her high political influence, that certain officers of the Government only held their lease of office through her leniency.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading From this she verged into political and social economy, stating her earnest belief to be that every man should have a military education, and that if they were found to be unfit physically to withstand the rigors of a military life, they should be immediately condemned to death, and thus be summarily disposed of.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There should be appointed a capable examining board, and wherever a woman was found wanting in physical ability to meet every demand made upon her by her affinities through life, she should also be instantly deprived of existence.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And so, too, with women.