used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
anew
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What kind of secret?" demanded Perroquet fuming.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
Dubosc
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From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
fumingverbUS /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading "What kind of secret?" demanded Perroquet fuming.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
hypnotismnounUS /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/
the act of inducing hypnosis
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "What kind of secret?" demanded Perroquet fuming.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What kind of secret?" demanded Perroquet fuming.
operatesverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪts/
third-person singular of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
Perroquet
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From this reading "What kind of secret?" demanded Perroquet fuming.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
by chance
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
psychologic
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From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "What kind of secret?" demanded Perroquet fuming.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, it may be psychologic--a mental attitude persistently held.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Possibly some method of breathing, some peculiar posture that operates to cheat the sensations of the body.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Such things are known among primitive peoples--known and carefully guarded--like the properties of certain drugs, the uses of hypnotism and complex natural laws.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What kind of secret?" demanded Perroquet fuming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I cannot say," admitted Dubosc, with a baffled gesture.
