used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
appertaining
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From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
authenticatedadjectiveUS /ɔːˈθentəkeɪtɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
eye-witnesses
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From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
First-hand
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From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
Glamis
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From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
highest in quality
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
hackneyedadjectiveUS /ˈhæknid/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
hauntings
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From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
lecturedverbUS /ˈlektʃərd/
past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
engage in
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
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 In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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 First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
narrator's
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From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
and nothing more
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
others
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From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
except for; apart from
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The result of this discrimination has been that the majority of these accounts of psychic phenomena have been taken from the lips of eye-witnesses and transferred to manuscript in as nearly as possible the narrator’s own language.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
the act of using
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
precisely as stated
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
viz
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From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
accept gladly
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
in or at the place that
From this reading As there have been several libel cases quite recently in connection with the alleged haunting of houses, I have been obliged (save where it is stated to the contrary) to give fictitious names to both people and localities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In selecting a series of ghost stories for this volume I have taken the greatest care to make use of those only which are thoroughly well authenticated.
which person or people
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading First-hand narratives of unfamiliar hauntings, albeit they refer to the meaner class of houses, will, I think, be more welcome to the reader than the mere repetition of such hackneyed stories as those appertaining to Glamis Castle, the Tower of London, &c.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In one other point, too, this work may be said to differ from others dealing with the same subject--viz., it is compiled and written by a very keen psychic--one who has not only investigated (and lectured on) haunted houses, but has himself seen many occult manifestations.
