Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

in addition

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

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

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

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

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

(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 From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

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

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

an occurrence of something

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

put or send forth

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

give encouragement to

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

a state at a particular time

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

the act of giving

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

the act of departing

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

in a gradual manner

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

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

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

a search for knowledge

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

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

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

roused to anger

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

a human being

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

possessive form of “person” — a human being

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

habitually complaining

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

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

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

a meeting of spiritualists

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

the act of searching for something

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

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

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

one whose business is the management of funerals

From this reading Cast down.-- "Trifles."-- A charitable Offering.-- Dreariness.-- Going Crazy.-- An interrupted Seance.-- A new Form of the Devil.-- The Red-herring Expedition and its Result.-- A mad Dutchman.-- Desolation.-- An order for a Coffin.-- The sympathizing Undertaker, Mr. Boxem.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

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

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

in or at the place that

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

which person or people

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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 Mrs. Winslow now began to show great perturbation of spirits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading She was also very much worried concerning her suit, and went about among the Spiritualists seeking their advice and encouragement, and giving and receiving a good deal of scandal concerning the case.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading In conversation with my detectives, who endeavored to cheer her up and lead her to regard these surprises as mere jokes not worth any person's notice, she constantly argued the opposite, and thus arguing, conjured up countless possibilities of harm, gradually working herself into that condition of mind where every little unusual noise or movement of any person in the building or upon the street was a signal for some querulous inquiry or complaint.

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

From this reading From one she would hear that Lyon was employing certain other mediums in his behalf, and that she had better look out for them.