used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
being joined in close association
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
Barcombe
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From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
for the reason that
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
Darnton
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From this reading "Guy Darnton is a very intimate friend of mine.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
earth-bound
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elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
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make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Guy Darnton is a very intimate friend of mine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
a young female
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "Guy Darnton is a very intimate friend of mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
HAUNTINGadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
hauntings
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From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading "Guy Darnton is a very intimate friend of mine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
JOHN'SnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
LEASHnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Guy Darnton is a very intimate friend of mine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
many times at short intervals
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
ST
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
suicidesnounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪdz/
plural of “suicide” — the act of killing yourself
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMPTY LEASH A CASE OF HAUNTING IN ST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
Tyley
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From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
verbatimadjectiveUS /vərˈbeɪtəm/
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
precisely as stated
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
which person or people
From this reading Until quite recently Barcombe House, St. John's Wood, was haunted by the ghost of a very lovely little girl, who, it is believed, died of a broken heart because a dog to which she was very much attached had to be destroyed.
belonging to which person
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I obtained particulars as to the hauntings from a Mr. John Tyley, whose verbatim account I will endeavour, as nearly as possible, to reproduce.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
the act of creating written works
From this reading JOHN'S WOOD I have so often been accused of writing too exclusively about the horrid types of spirit, such as earth-bound murderers, suicides, and elements, that I am more than pleased to be able to present to my readers a case of a different kind.
