Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

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United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

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

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separated or at a distance in place or position or time

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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

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in an artful manner

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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

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

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a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

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all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

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United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome

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brought together in one place

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several things grouped together or considered as a whole

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a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

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plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

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inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Perhaps the very difficulty of it has rendered it more tempting to the writers who have dealt with the subject.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

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an effort that is inconvenient

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many and different

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

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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)

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plural of “exhaust” — gases ejected from an engine as waste products

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undergo or live through a difficult experience

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to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

adopted in order to deceive

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plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

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

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a mental representation of some haunting experience

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

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superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

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having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

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

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps the very difficulty of it has rendered it more tempting to the writers who have dealt with the subject.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

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

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

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps the very difficulty of it has rendered it more tempting to the writers who have dealt with the subject.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

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creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

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any art that invokes supernatural powers

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engage in

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United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

the force of workers available

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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a form of address for a man

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not any; not one

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

especially; in particular

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

by chance

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approval to do something

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.

unusual or striking

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

past form of “render” — cause to become

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plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

term of address for a man

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unique or specific to a person or thing or category

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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

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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

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supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

plural of “tale” — 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 this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

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a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

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

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the act of using

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characterized by variety

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precisely as stated

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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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the speaker together with one or more other people

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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which person or people

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hope for; have a wish

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in the company of; together with

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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Their testimony serves to show that the forms by which men and women are haunted are far more diverse and subtle than we knew.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In this Ghost Book, M. Larigot, himself a writer of supernatural tales, has collected a remarkable batch of documents, fictive or real, describing the one human experience that is hardest to make good.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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but in spite of that

From this reading His collection, notably varied and artfully chosen as it is, yet by no means exhausts the literature, which fills a place apart with its own recognised classics, magic masters, and dealers in the occult.