Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

further or added

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

(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 The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

force somebody to do something

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

wanted intensely

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

emanating from God

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

place on the docket for legal action

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading My object in doing this was a double one.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

increase twofold

From this reading My object in doing this was a double one.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

every person

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

promote over another

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

a message received and understood

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

the force of workers available

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading My object in doing this was a double one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My object in doing this was a double one.

plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

above and across; more than

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

have in common

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

plural of “spiritualist” — someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

not in physical motion

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

a special situation

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

not informed; lacking in knowledge or information

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

not known

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

-ing form of “unsettle” — disturb the composure of

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

which person or people

From this reading I accordingly sent three additional men to Rochester with thorough instructions and full information as to the madam's residence and habits, with a description of her tenants, including Bristol and Fox, who were unknown to the operatives sent.

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 Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Pinkerton decides to favor Mrs. Winslow with a Series of Annoyances.-- The mysterious Package.-- The Detectives labor under well-merited Suspicion.-- "My God! what's that?"-- The deadly Phial.-- This Time a Mysterious Box.-- Its suggestive Contents.-- "The Thing she was."-- Tabitha, Amanda, and Hannah assaulted.-- A Punch and Judy Show.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.

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

From this reading I desired, first, to test the woman's so-called spirit power; for, should these annoyances prove of the nature of a persecution, she and her friends, the Spiritualists, would be able to call celestial spirits to her aid, or, better still, divine from whence the persecution came, and compel its discontinuance by the means provided by ordinary mortals.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The reports which I had for some time received daily regarding Mrs. Winslow's behavior satisfied me that the delay in reaching the Winslow-Lyon case--which was at the bottom of the docket of the fall term, and on account of a press of court business had been put over to the winter term--the strict silence I had enjoined upon Mr. Lyon, and the general suspicion which possessed her of everybody and everything, were all having the natural effect of unsettling her completely, and I determined upon a series of surprises and annoyances to the woman, without in any way apprising Bristol and Fox of what was to be done; so that although they might imagine from what source the unwelcome "materializations" came, they would still be sufficiently uninformed to share in the general surprise and escape the charge of complicity.