used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
(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 Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
apparitionsnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃənz/
plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
compilersnounUS /kəmˈpaɪlərz/
plural of “compiler” — a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading It is the experience of Mrs. Seymour, wife to one of the compilers.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is the experience of Mrs. Seymour, wife to one of the compilers.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
a social unit living together
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
brought together in one place
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
a young female
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
the force of workers available
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
MISCELLANEOUSadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is the experience of Mrs. Seymour, wife to one of the compilers.
not any; not one
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading It is the experience of Mrs. Seymour, wife to one of the compilers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
in a strange manner
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
SUPERNORMALadjective
beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES The matter in this chapter does not seem, strictly speaking, to come under the head of any of the preceding ones: it contains no account of houses or places permanently haunted, or of warnings of impending death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
at the time that
From this reading When she was a little girl she resided in Dublin; amongst the members of the family was her paternal grandmother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It is the experience of Mrs. Seymour, wife to one of the compilers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We commence with one which, however, certainly indicates a purpose which was fulfilled.
wraiths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rather we have gathered up in it a number of tales relative to the appearance of the "wraiths" of living men, or accounts of visions, strange apparitions, or extraordinary experiences; some few of these have a purpose, while the majority are strangely aimless and purposeless--something is seen or heard, that is all, and no results, good or bad, follow.
