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From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
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From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
folk-lore
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From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
GHOSTSnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading GHOSTS.
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From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
a social unit living together
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
having come into contact
From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Few subjects have, from time immemorial, possessed a wider interest than ghosts, and the superstitions associated with them in this and other countries form an extensive collection in folk-lore literature.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In Shakespeare’s day, it would seem that the belief in ghosts was specially prevalent, and ghost tales were told by the firelight in nearly every household.
a late time of life
From this reading 196), “were thus touched by the prevailing superstitions in their most impressionable years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young, as Mr. Goadby, in his “England of Shakespeare,” says (1881, p.
