used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
anew
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
(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 With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
certifyverbUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪ/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
EverestnounUS /ˈevərəst/
a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
usually; as a rule
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
GraingernounUS /ˈɡreɪŋdʒər/
United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
Hugh
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From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
set afire or burning
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
Margaret
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From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
attach to a support
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
something you have to do
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
planchettenoun
a triangular board supported on casters; when lightly touched with the fingertips it is supposed to spell out supernatural (or unconscious) messages
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
spooksnounUS /spuːks/
plural of “spook” — someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
the act of using
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “Margaret is on the high road to madness,” remarked Hugh on one of these occasions, “for she has begun using planchette.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
at the time that
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
which person or people
From this reading My hosts were at the house when I arrived, and we spent a cheerful two hours before dinner in such desultory and eager conversation as is proper between friends who have not met for some time.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Between Hugh Grainger and his wife it is always impossible to light on a subject which does not vividly interest one or other of them, and golf, politics, the needs of Russia, cooking, ghosts, the possible victory over Mount Everest, and the income tax were among the topics which we passionately discussed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all these plates spinning, it was easy to whip up any one of them, and the subject of spooks generally was lighted upon again and again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you use planchette for six months, I am told, most careful doctors will conscientiously certify you as insane.
