used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
in addition
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
IDENTITYnounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
a single distinct event
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
immediately past
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
paralysed
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From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
partook
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From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
cut with a saw
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
self-explanatoryadjective
needing no explanation
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
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 Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
propel through the air
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
up to a particular time
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
precisely as stated
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An epidemic which was then rife in the city was each day taking its toll of the unhappy citizens.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
in or at the place that
From this reading There are also many cases where a so-called ghost has turned out to be something very ordinary.
wherein
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From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though more often than not such incidents are of a very trivial or self-explanatory nature (_e.g._ where a sheep in a churchyard almost paralysed a midnight wayfarer till he summoned up courage to investigate), there are many which have an interest of their own and which often throw into prominence the extraordinary superstitions and beliefs which exist in a country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our first story, which is sent us by Mr. De Lacy of Dublin, deals with an incident that occurred in the early part of last century.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading MISTAKEN IDENTITY--CONCLUSION We have given various instances of ghostly phenomena wherein the witnesses have failed at first to realise that what they saw partook in any way of the abnormal.
