used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
in addition
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
BATHOLOMMEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
EpiscopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
GrimmnounUS /ɡrɪm/
the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
parishionernounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
PsychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I refuse.
ResearchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
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 I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
substantiateverbUS /səbˈstæntʃieɪt/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
TESTIFIESverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My neighbour, Andrew McPherson, M.D., has asked me to substantiate, so far as lies in my power, certain statements in a paper he is preparing for the Society of Psychical Research, concerning certain recent happenings in the house of my former parishioner, the late Peter Grimm of this place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
the act of using
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading I understand, also, that in telling the story broadcast, as he has done, he has made free use of my name and that of my wife, as witnesses to these happenings.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading BATHOLOMMEY TESTIFIES _To Whom It May Concern:_ I am Henry Batholommey, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church at Grimm Manor, New York State.
