used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a survey is necessarily incomplete.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
BabelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
Belshazzar's
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From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
DelugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
Endor
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From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
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 For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading Such a survey is necessarily incomplete.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Such a survey is necessarily incomplete.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
Otranto
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From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
Saul's
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From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
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 The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a survey is necessarily incomplete.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Such a survey is necessarily incomplete.
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 This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
a just detectable amount
From this reading This book is an attempt to trace in outline the origin and development of the Gothic romance and the tale of terror.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
the act of using
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To follow every trail of its influence would lead us far afield.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The Tale of Terror, if we use the term in its wider sense, may be said to include the magnificent story of the Writing on the Wall at Belshazzar's Feast, the Book of Job, the legends of the Deluge and of the Tower of Babel, and Saul's Visit to the Witch of Endor, which Byron regarded as the best ghost story in the world.
a late time of life
From this reading For more than fifty years after the publication of _The Castle of Otranto_ the Gothic Romance remained a definitely recognised kind of fiction; but, as the scope of the novel gradually came to include the whole range of human expression, it lost its individuality, and was merged into other forms.
