Chapter III

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

in the past

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

(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 He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

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

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

one or some or every or all without specification

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

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plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

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

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

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

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

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any cognitive content held as true

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

showing who or what does the action

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

an occurrence of something

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put an end to a state or an activity

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From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

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From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

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

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

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

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

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

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

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From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

the aggregate of past events

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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

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

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

the act of inclining; bending forward

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

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

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

and nothing more

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

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From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

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

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

and nothing more

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

by chance

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

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From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

term of address for a man

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

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

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

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

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Of course one can only theorise, but I think a very possible and feasible reason is suggested, in the case I am about to relate.

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

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

in the direction of

From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

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

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.

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From this reading It was one week-end, towards the middle of September, that Dr. Sickertorft came; and he and Sir George had some very heated arguments.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was greatly interested in criminology, inclining to the belief that crime is almost entirely due to physical malformation; and used to invite all the great experts on the subject to stay with him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading THE CUPBOARD A CASE OF HAUNTINGS NEAR BIRMINGHAM People often wonder why new houses--houses without any apparent history--should suddenly begin to be haunted, often by a variety of very alarming phenomena, and then, just as suddenly, perhaps, cease to be haunted.

a late time of life

From this reading Five years ago Sir George Cookham was living at "The Mayfields," a large country house some ten or twelve miles south-east of Birmingham.