Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

(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 Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

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

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

an experience that appalls

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

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

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

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

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

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

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

a female human offspring

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

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From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

divisible by two

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

a social unit living together

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

death of a person

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

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

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

come together

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

the force of workers available

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

a particular point in time

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

not any; not one

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

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

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

in a powerful manner

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

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

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

recurring again and again

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

free from harm or evil

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

in the near future

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

express in words

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

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

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

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

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

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

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

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

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Even the females assumed at least the semblance of composure, the family having been too long trained to meet the exigencies of such an emergency, to be thrown entirely off its guard, for more than the first and the most appalling moments of the alarm.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "There need no ghost, my lord, come from the grave To tell us this."

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading The cry of 'the heathen' had been raised from every lip; even the daughter and eleve of Ruth repeated it, as they fled wailing through the buildings; and, for a moment, terror and surprise appeared to involve the assailed in inextricable confusion.

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

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

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From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Hamlet Although the minds of most, if not of all the inmates of the Wish-Ton-Wish, had been so powerfully exercised that night with a belief that the powers of the invisible world were about to be let loose upon them, the danger had now presented itself in a shape too palpable to admit of further doubt.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But the promptitude of the young men in rushing to the rescue, with the steadiness of Content, soon restored order.