1861
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From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
1862
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From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
(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 All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
at or in or to any place
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
AuthenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
Cappercullen
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From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
being joined in close association
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
deposedverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
elaboratingverbUS /ɪˈlæbəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “elaborate” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a single distinct event
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
LegendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
limine
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From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
MAGAZINEnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
come together
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
used to form the superlative
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
others
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From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
the local environment
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
phenoma
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From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
unusual or striking
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
severallyadverbUS /ˈsevrəli/
apart from others
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
unusual or striking
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
spiritualismnounUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəlɪzəm/
(theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
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 As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
submitsverbUS /ˌsʌbˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
Ultor
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From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
unexceptionableadjective
completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
valuelessadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːləs/
of no value
From this reading As a mere story the narrative is valueless: its sole claim to attention is its absolute truth.
VealnounUS /viːl/
meat from a calf
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
precisely as stated
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
vouchingverbUS /ˈvaʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading The Editor begs most pointedly to meet _in limine_ the suspicion, that he is elaborating a trick, or vouching for another ghost of Mrs. Veal.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
which person or people
From this reading There is not an incident here recorded which would not have been distinctly deposed to on oath had any necessity existed, by the persons who severally, and some of them in great fear, related their own distinct experiences.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
belonging to which person
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All the persons--and there are many of them living--upon whose separate evidence some parts, and upon whose united testimony others, of this most singular recital depend, are, in their several walks of life, respectable, and such as would in any matter of judicial investigation be deemed wholly unexceptionable witnesses.
a late time of life
From this reading An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862) Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House [The Editor of the UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE submits the following very remarkable statement, with every detail of which he has been for some years acquainted, upon the ground that it affords the most authentic and ample relation of a series of marvellous phenoma, in nowise connected with what is technically termed "spiritualism," which he has anywhere met with.
