used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
in the past
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS EVE.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS EVE.
divisible by two
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS EVE.
ghost-paper
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From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
HauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
manor-house
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From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS EVE.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
go across or through
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
Pettigrew
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From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
To recall to mind.
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
move upward
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
cut with a saw
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
not in physical motion
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS EVE.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The article and the discussion to which it gave rise agitated me a good deal, and I consulted Pettigrew about the advisability of clearing up the mystery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The writer wrote that he "distinctly saw his arm pass through the apparition and come out at the other side," and indeed I still remember his saying so next morning.
a late time of life
From this reading A few years ago, as some may remember, a startling ghost-paper appeared in the monthly organ of the Society for Haunting Houses.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading The writer guaranteed the truth of his statement, and even gave the name of the Yorkshire manor-house in which the affair took place.
