used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
(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 But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
AUTHENTICadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
authenticatedadjectiveUS /ɔːˈθentəkeɪtɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
can't
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From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
true confidential information
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
fabulae
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From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
brought together in one place
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
I'm
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From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
and nothing more
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
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 But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
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 SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
narratornounUS /ˈnereɪtər/
someone who tells a story
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
not divisible by two
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
by chance
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
smouldered
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From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
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 But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
TILEDadjectiveUS /taɪld/
covered or furnished with tiles
From this reading SOME ODD FACTS ABOUT THE TILED HOUSE--BEING AN AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE OF THE GHOST OF A HAND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still it was not quite for nothing that the house was held to be haunted.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under all this smoke there smouldered just a little spark of truth--an authenticated mystery, for the solution of which some of my readers may possibly suggest a theory, though I confess I can't.
veraciousadjective
habitually speaking the truth
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I'm sure she believed every word she related, for old Sally was veracious.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading But all this was worth just so much as such talk commonly is--marvels, fabulae, what our ancestors called winter's tales--which gathered details from every narrator, and dilated in the act of narration.
