used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
accompanimentsnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/
plural of “accompaniment” — an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
(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 That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
APPARITIONSnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃənz/
plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
set up or found
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
interventionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃənz/
plural of “intervention” — the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
engage in
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
a particular point in time
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
for a short time
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
solutionsnounUS /səˈluːʃənz/
plural of “solution” — a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
symbolicaladjective
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
telepathynounUS /təˈlepəθi/
apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This may be; they are certainly not so lengthy, or full of detail, as the accounts of haunted houses--nor could such be expected.
thought-transference
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From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
precisely as stated
From this reading APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH It has been said by a very eminent literary man that the accounts of the appearance of people at or shortly after the moment of death make very dull reading as a general rule.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That people have seen the image of a friend or relative at the moment of dissolution, sometimes in the ordinary garb of life, sometimes with symbolical accompaniments, or that they have been made acquainted in some abnormal manner with the fact that such a one has passed away, seems to be demonstrated beyond all reasonable doubt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But we would hasten to add that such appearances are not a proof of existence after death, nor can they be regarded in the light of special interventions of a merciful Providence.
a late time of life
From this reading In our humble opinion, however, they are full of interest, and open up problems of telepathy and thought-transference to which the solutions may not be found for years to come.
