adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
Dickens'snounUS /ˈdɪkənzɪz/
possessive form of “dickens” — a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
formulatedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtəd/
devised; developed according to an orderly plan
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
hallucinationsnounUS /həˌluːsəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “hallucination” — illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
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From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
OddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
premonitionsnounUS /preməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “premonition” — a feeling of evil to come
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
SignalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
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 That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, even to persons not on the level of the Odd Girl in education, the temptation to produce 'phenomena' for fun is all but overwhelming.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Lang says he once took part in a similar quest, and "can recognize the accuracy of most of Dickens's remarks.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He probably never made up his own mind," Mr. Andrew Lang declares in a discussion of this Haunted House story.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The Signal Man's Story," which follows, is likewise, Mr. Lang believes, "probably based on some real story of the kind, some anecdote of premonitions.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading That people communicate hallucinations to each other 'in some diseased way without words,' is a modern theory perhaps first formulated here by Dickens."
